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
Its mix of resort, beach club, and theme-park-style experiences is being standardized, refined and scaled.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, Yasuda and his team are focused on standardizing protocols and ensuring the system performs reliably under a wide variety of environmental conditions.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
Produce codes are standardized by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Start with a clear and detailed invoice Your invoice should be standardized and easy to read.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, Yasuda and his team are focused on standardizing protocols and ensuring the system performs reliably under a wide variety of environmental conditions.
—New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2026
Produce codes are standardized by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Start with a clear and detailed invoice Your invoice should be standardized and easy to read.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardize
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The $720-million structure will serve as the new home for LACMA’s permanent collection with 90 exhibition galleries organized thematically rather than by medium or chronology.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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More people have to organize to ensure that their communities understand what the votes actually count towards.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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Parents can also normalize failure as part of a meaningful life.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Authority is exercised through existing institutions rather than against them; legality is reinterpreted rather than discarded; emergency powers are normalized rather than declared.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the brand also earned Certified B Corporation status, formalizing its long-standing commitments to sustainability and clean formulations.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Seeking to avoid another blunder, board members formalized the succession planning, establishing a committee led by Gorman, who instituted a more rigorous evaluation.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Feb. 2026
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This nutrient helps regulate your heartbeat and supports healthy muscle function.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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In her conversations with small-business owners, Higgins learned that some have been forced to reduce staff or lay off employees because several of their workers were TPS beneficiaries or were in the process of regularizing their paperwork.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The trauma and alienation experienced by those who endured military occupation at our nation’s founding suggests the peril of regularizing military rule in American cities today.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some platforms even integrate with banking apps to categorize wedding spending automatically.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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In service with more than 40 allies and partners, AMRAAM is integrated across fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and serves as the primary interceptor for NASAMS, supporting both air-to-air and ground-based air defense.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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The actress’ Schiaparelli gown was coordinated with a Fred Leighton 19th century ruby and diamond ring along with heart pendant Taj Mahal diamond necklace that previously belonged to Elizabeth Taylor and was worn on a gold chain by Cartier.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Traditionalists are upholstering more than just the headboard, adding canopies, half testers, and upholstered ceilings, often in a matching or coordinating pattern to the walls.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Standardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardize. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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