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standardized

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verb

past tense of standardize

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Recent Examples of standardized
Adjective
The system is heavily optimized for a world of declining attention spans and standardized outputs. New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 More systems move toward testing NANO Nuclear says the parallel development of these subsystems is intended to build a standardized engineering foundation for future reactor deployments. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
In the agentic era, this layer is increasingly standardized through open frameworks like the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 In the longer term, these practices could be standardized, but for now, companies are developing frameworks that fit with their risk appetite and reporting requirements. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardized
Adjective
  • There is a seductive argument for a more systematic approach in the interests of greater consistency, but the issue rarely arises and gets lost among more pressing matters.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • However, the site had never been subjected to systematic scientific exploration and documentation, lending particular significance to the mission’s work.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Many of them traveled to Orlando for a workout-and-hang Hurts organized over the summer.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kids of mixed ages organized their own games and made up their own rules, while adults stayed mostly on the sidelines or stayed away entirely.
    Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
    Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Italy agreed to the plan in July 2025, and the Vatican formalized ties with the Italian utility ACEA in June 2026 to build it jointly.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Outdoor dining on downtown Davis sidewalks and in parking spaces predates the pandemic, but the program was never formalized, Lee said.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • All this data was normalized and summed to calculate a score out of 100 for each destination.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This is the generation that made therapy language standard in performance conversations and normalized saying the word boundaries at work.
    Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For minors, their status is regularized for five years.
    Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
  • By that time, Cuba and Argentina were the only two formal members, apart from Venezuela, that had regularized their financial situation (investment on shares) at the board of teleSUR (in December 2011 and May 2012, respectively).
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • But the unyielding free market advocate likely became just as well known for his opposition to Proposition 103, the landmark 1988 insurance initiative that regulated the industry following a period of skyrocketing auto premiums.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Second, passenger transport and tourism businesses are regulated regionally, Patanè said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Following a short loan at second-tier side Annecy, the young defender was quickly integrated into the first team.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Airport-style security screening was neatly integrated into the low-slung bustle on the north side of the tower.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardized. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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