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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
Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
The standardized and repeatable design can then be used to build other small nuclear plants at multiple locations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Decisions are shaped by routing efficiency, historical performance and standardized deal structures.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
The standardized and repeatable design can then be used to build other small nuclear plants at multiple locations.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 1924 the marathon distance was standardized at 42,195 meters (26 miles 385 yards).
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardized
Verb
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Lagomarsini, who wore gold earrings and has arm tattoos, got organized.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous record of 391 pairs was set in 2018 by a United Kingdom dance troop, said Ashley Johnson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Visit Newport Beach, who organized the effort.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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First, communities in Maryland are taking a systematic approach to unemployment.—
Rajiv J. Shah,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, was a systematic review of 10 observational studies, which together included nearly 470,000 Americans between 15 and 39.—
Ciara McCarthy
April 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Picard and his colleague Nirosha Murangan formalized this idea as the energy resistance principle.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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Last week, the lacrosse team formalized their adoption of Grayson through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to improve the quality of life for children with cancer, pairing them up with a sports team to provide love, support and friendship.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Either way, madness can’t be normalized with more madness.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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As marijuana has normalized in the real world, fictional entertainment has shifted toward substances that still carry serious risk.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 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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Authorities regulated wrestling as a sport; this meant taxes, regulations, and safety laws.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Prediction markets are also more widely available than online betting apps, because they’re regulated differently.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Electrical engineers tied each rotor’s drive motor (only a few tens of kW draw) into the ship’s switchgear, with Norsepower control panels and sensors integrated on the bridge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The company has integrated dozens of SVOD offerings into its premium hub, which lets viewers use a single login and experience less friction with payments and management of subscriptions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable, North American aesthetic.—
Conrad Kickert,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardized. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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