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Definition of standardizednext
as in structured

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verb

past tense of standardize
as in organized
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
Adjective
Northwestern ranks rigor, class rank, and GPA among its most important factors and counts standardized tests as merely considered under its test-optional policy. — Jamie Beaton, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Mastery, therefore, requires rigorous training and standardized protocols that work reliably across an entire network. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Verb
Titles have been standardized, with similar titles combined into a single category. — Joelle Gross, NBC news, 8 July 2026 The dispute resolution processes are standardized across all states and are free for parents to file. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardized
  1. systematic
  2. organized
  3. systematized
  4. formalized
  5. normalized
  6. regularized
  7. regulated
  8. integrated
Adjective
  • This means learning who in your company is and isn't effective at what skills, then building a systematic way to address the gaps programmatically, at scale and in real time.
    — Alessio Artuffo, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • In a sense, a remedy to remove harm should be approached through a systematic perspective, a strategy to seek equity, and targeted targeting of companies that continue to profit from slavery, colonialism, and the carceral state.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of systematic
Verb
  • Rooms Rooms are compact (standard doubles start at 236 square feet) but thoughtfully organized, with high ceilings and warm wood details.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Her highly functional closet, resembling a personal boutique, showcases vintage bags and is organized for efficiency, essential for the demanding Hamptons season.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of organized
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
Definition of systematized
Verb
  • As with any relationship, there should be healthy, formalized two-way communication between the brand and its owners.
    — Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Trump has talked up his push to extend the Abraham Accords — which also formalized commercial ties between Israel and some Arab and Muslim-majority nations — as key to his plan for bringing long-term stability to the Middle East.
    — Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of formalized
Verb
  • Excessive drinking has steadily plagued military culture, and in some instances, it has been tolerated or normalized.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Professional counseling should be offered and normalized, not enforced as a substitute for human connection.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of normalized
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
Definition of regularized
Verb
  • California is seen as one of the key battlegrounds for how the technology is regulated across the country.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • And in a public letter released earlier this week, more than 1,000 AI staffers across leading firms called for the industry to be more tightly regulated.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of regulated
Verb
  • The Navy integrated the 16-foot USV into Baltic Sea exercises last June.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The concept was launched earlier this year in partnership with Eleven Lakes Brewing and was integrated into an existing taproom at the Lake Norman-area brewery, according to a news release.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of integrated

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