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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

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Students in the Netherlands have developed a revolutionary modular electric city car that can be repaired at home using simple tools, standardized parts and clear manuals. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025 While down jackets don’t have a standardized warmth rating, read the manufacturer’s recommendations for temperature ranges, and understand that the fill power and fill weight both contribute to how much insulation the jacket is going to provide. Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2025 The Soldier Voting Act of 1942 and the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 required states to send ballots to military service members, but there was no standardized system in place. Ellen Gustafson, Time, 26 Nov. 2025 The flight also provided critical data to develop standardized procedures for future contingency operations. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for standardized

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 28 Nov. 2025.

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