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

Ready-to-wear production generally relies more heavily on standardized patterns, machine sewing, and other methods that allow multiple versions of the same design to be made efficiently. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

Sam, an aspiring writer, supplements her Substack essays with standardized test tutoring that still may not be enough to cover London rent. — Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Samsung Heavy Industries will build the standardized steel barges in South Korea, using the country’s high-volume shipbuilding yards. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Hinojosa opposed Abbott's school voucher program and advocated for greater investment in public schools, including higher teacher salaries and changes to the state's standardized testing system. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 4 Nov. 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