standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
: 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

Examples of standardized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Would a standardized time period of a certain number of days be easier to implement and enforce than non-standardized time periods based on return periods or billing cycles? Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 19 July 2024 Meanwhile, Area Standards leaders touted their deal’s wage rate increases (the same that Basic Agreement workers received), AI regulations, a standardized benefit contribution rate for all areas and some of the same penalties on long workdays that workers under the Basic Agreement received. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 July 2024 The model will create a standardized approach capable of leading the industry to greater success. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 The hope is that more standardized reporting will allow climate-conscious buyers, including the federal government, to compare different products and make more informed purchases. Justine Calma, The Verge, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for standardized 

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Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Jul. 2024.

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