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to make agree with a single established standard or model
the plan is to standardize the test for reading comprehension so that we can see how students across the state compare
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Recent Examples of standardized
Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Research out of Oregon State University has shown that cannabis aroma can be described using standardized sensory language, much like wine or chocolate.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Produce codes are standardized by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
School administrators, anxious about graduation rates and college placement metrics, redirected resources toward AP courses and standardized test preparation.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Research out of Oregon State University has shown that cannabis aroma can be described using standardized sensory language, much like wine or chocolate.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Its mix of resort, beach club, and theme-park-style experiences is being standardized, refined and scaled.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Produce codes are standardized by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardized
Verb
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Sponsors organized hair and makeup sessions in the Olympic villages, which went through an average of 365 kilograms of pasta and 10,000 eggs a day.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Oprah put me on to this patent leather travel jewelry case, which keeps all my precious gems organized, safe, and secure.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the statement had an air of accelerationism, positing an upside to the systematic sidelining of music in the modern attention wars.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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The systematic process of forcing Indigenous peoples from their homes, spearheaded by the War Department’s troubled Office of Indian Affairs, was now in full swing, and Florida, with citizenry from the Deep South, was eager to join the Union as a slave state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The agreements Merz and Li formalized after their meeting were narrowly targeted and in industries peripheral to both economies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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The notice formalized a Supreme Court ruling last month that the concessions for the Balboa and Cristobal terminals near the Panama Canal, which Panama Port Company (PPC), a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, had held for more than two decades, were unconstitutional.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Black youth unemployment crisis in Illinois has become normalized.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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In a culture where burnout is frequently normalized, perspectives like Ravinna’s contribute to an ongoing conversation about sustainability in leadership.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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And because the term is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration it can’t legally be referred to as milk chocolate.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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The finding allowed those greenhouse gases to be regulated under the Clean Air Act, setting the stage for regulations on emissions from vehicles, power plants and the oil and gas sector.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Industrial-grade crossed roller bearings are integrated for high precision and load capacity.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Students also would have been able to post anonymous confessions, similar to the app YikYak, and Bell would have integrated with education technology products, such as Google Classroom.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though denim fashion has homogenized over the past several seasons, Nauman Ahmad, Soorty’s head of product development and business development, sees a growing appetite for novelties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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As time passed, chains like Hattie B’s Hot Chicken and Party Fowl have homogenized the concept, which has caught on in places far from the Music City.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardized. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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