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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That includes creating a standardized system for submitting prior authorization online, reducing the amount of claims subject to prior authorization and ramping up real-time responses to requests. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 23 June 2025 In addition to maintaining high grades, students should also be performing well on their standardized tests, including AP or IB exams and the SAT or ACT. Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 In a comprehensive review of the academic literature, voucher programs correlate to higher standardized test scores and lower rates of absenteeism and suspension — including, perhaps surprisingly, for the students who remain in public schools. Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025 While white students thrive, graduation rates, college matriculation, and standardized test scores for students of color are among the nation’s worst. David Schultz, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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