standardized

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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

standardized

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past tense and past participle of standardize

Examples of standardized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The legislation would bring a standardized set of federal rules governing collegiate athletics. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026

Diamonds are generally difficult to invest in due to the fact that there is no standardized spot market for them. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Others, however, argued that the issue had larger roots and bringing back standardized testing would disadvantage students from marginalized communities. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Structured screenings—standardized or customizable—can ensure consistent scoring and clinical insight from the start. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for standardized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized