Simple Definition of standardize

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standardize

verb

variants also British standardise

ˈstændɚˌdaɪz

standardizes; standardized; standardizing

: to change (things) so that they are similar and consistent and agree with rules about what is proper and acceptable

He standardized procedures for the industry.

standardized tests

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