standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
Synonyms of standardizednext
: 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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Government mints produce gold bullion coins to standardized weights (typically one troy ounce), with strict purity requirements and legal tender status in their home country. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026 Toward safer and standardized nuclear components The result is a measurable and repeatable metric for bond quality. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026 The findings demonstrate an urgent need for better regulatory guidance and standardized disclosure requirements, the study authors write. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 24 Mar. 2026 The first mission to use the standardized rocket will be Artemis III. Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Apr. 2026.

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