as in to organize
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 standardize
Scenario planning is critical to identify which systems to standardize and localize.
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Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Capistrano Unified, the county’s largest school district, has long allowed parents to challenge instructional materials, but spokesperson Ryan Burris said the district is now working to standardize its opt-out procedures in light of the ruling.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Mañón is an advocate for the creation of a certification course that standardizes the practice and addresses ethical and safety concerns.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The test has since been standardized, and the list of possible questions are publicly available so people can study in advance.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Capistrano Unified, the county’s largest school district, has long allowed parents to challenge instructional materials, but spokesperson Ryan Burris said the district is now working to standardize its opt-out procedures in light of the ruling.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025
Mañón is an advocate for the creation of a certification course that standardizes the practice and addresses ethical and safety concerns.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
The test has since been standardized, and the list of possible questions are publicly available so people can study in advance.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardize
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The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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The government has adopted a different tone, placing her name on the FBI's Most Wanted list, and insisting her return is key to normalizing relations with Cuba.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each age group is divided into five groups, based on AI exposure, and normalized to 1 in October 2022—roughly when popular generative AI tools became available to the public.—
Gwendolyn Rak,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Sep. 2025
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China is set to formalize a policing agreement with the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, paving the way for Chinese police officers to operate there for the first time.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The upcoming digital platform will formalize that vision, bringing transparency, accountability, and efficiency to the commercial roofing sector.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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This neurocosmetic innovation, inspired by Nobel Prize-winning research on touch receptors, works by activating sensory pathways in the skin to trigger the release of mood-regulating biomarkers, establishing a continuous feedback loop between skin repair and emotional balance.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Congress has resisted legislative attempts to regulate the technology, and federal agencies have contracted with Meta and OpenAI to use their AI models.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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There are strategies for regularizing time, all of which are familiar.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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As such dealings become regularized in Washington, democratic states that support legal standards will become better options for commerce.—
Phillips P. O’Brien,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Sep. 2025
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By integrating creators into the YouTube broadcast and the marketing of the game in multiple ways plus utilizing altcasts, the NFL might have been showing its commitment to trying things YouTube’s way.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The motif was also integrated into new prints in combination with other Jardini signatures, such as strings of pearls or the fun motif of a hen, including a special version of the animal wearing black optical frames just like the designer’s own.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like every school in Ukraine, this one now also has a police officer based in the building who coordinates the evacuations.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Standardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardize. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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