standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
Synonyms of standardizednext
: brought into conformity with a standard : done or produced in a standard, consistent way
standardized tests
High-volume, scientifically managed industry, producing standardized goods, generated vast economies of scale and levels of wealth unparalleled in history.Robert B. Reich

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This standardized method would run into the vacuum created by the absence of any statewide measure of academic proficiency, now that the MCAS no longer provides that measuring stick. Editorial, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026 But unlike medical devices or licensed clinicians, these systems operate without standardized clinical oversight or regulation. Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026 Porter suggested the state should work with cities that issue building permits to come up with a standardized application used statewide to speed up construction. Linh Tat, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026 By contrast, the novel H13 offers a standardized propulsion solution capable of supporting diverse applications. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized

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First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standardized was in 1879

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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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