standardized
adjective
stan·dard·ized
ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd 
: 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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The concept of the American dream is being redefined and becoming less standardized among generations, according to a new Simon-Kucher study shared exclusively with USA TODAY.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Alpha says its students received higher standardized test scores than their peers attending non-AI schools.
—W. Ian O'Byrne, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The University of California will consider reinstating a requirement that undergraduate applicants submit scores on standardized admissions tests like the ACT or SAT.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Research shows that schools with librarians tend to outperform schools without them on standardized tests, and even that schools with full-time librarians get better scores than schools with part-time library staff.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Alpha says its students received higher standardized test scores than their peers attending non-AI schools.
—W. Ian O'Byrne, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The University of California will consider reinstating a requirement that undergraduate applicants submit scores on standardized admissions tests like the ACT or SAT.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Research shows that schools with librarians tend to outperform schools without them on standardized tests, and even that schools with full-time librarians get better scores than schools with part-time library staff.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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