standardized
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
Robert B. ReichExamples of standardized in a Sentence
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Yet the rule was criticized as relying on standardized tests that have been described as racially biased and methodologically flawed.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 May 2025
The product is in use at pilot sites nationwide, though a lack of standardized rules for plug-in solar has forced the company to negotiate interconnection agreements with local utilities—a time-consuming and sometimes costly process.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Administered by the College Board, AP courses and their accompanying exams have long been regarded as benchmarks for students’ college preparedness, offering a more standardized metric by which to assess a student’s academic skillset.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Michelle, who was laid off from the CDC, has been working on several side hustles, teaching a class at a university and another related to standardized testing.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 May 2025
The product is in use at pilot sites nationwide, though a lack of standardized rules for plug-in solar has forced the company to negotiate interconnection agreements with local utilities—a time-consuming and sometimes costly process.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Administered by the College Board, AP courses and their accompanying exams have long been regarded as benchmarks for students’ college preparedness, offering a more standardized metric by which to assess a student’s academic skillset.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Michelle, who was laid off from the CDC, has been working on several side hustles, teaching a class at a university and another related to standardized testing.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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