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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
Structured screenings—standardized or customizable—can ensure consistent scoring and clinical insight from the start. — Sameer Bhat, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 That, combined with the broader national reckoning on race and equality, was enough to convince universities across the country to stop requiring the standardized tests for admission. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Not available Types of federal student loans Private student loans vary by lender, while federal loans are standardized. — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026 Those results were then standardized on a 100-point scale, with higher scores reflecting greater levels of traveler happiness. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 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
  • One desirable characteristic in an atomic clock is a low systematic uncertainty.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In a recent effort commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), 12 systematic reviews assessed the effects of exposure to frequencies of zero to 300 gigahertz—a range that includes the typical level of exposure from a cell phone.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of systematic
Verb
  • The building changed ownership in 2018, and Abascal was offered the opportunity to buy the apartment but could not afford it, according to the Madrid Tenants’ Union, which organized Saturday’s protest.
    — Alicia Leon, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Varga’s battle with cancer became public in April, and the band organized a blood drive and fundraiser in his honor.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 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
  • Trump and ⁠Xi first discussed potential consultations on AI development in May in Beijing, but that ​forum was ⁠never formalized.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The concept was formalized and named by mathematician Albert William Tucker.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of formalized
Verb
  • Flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv have flourished in the five years since the United Arab Emirates and Israel normalized relations in 2020, analysts say.
    — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Flights between Israel and the United Arab Emirates began after the two countries normalized relations in 2020, opening the UAE as a major destination for Israeli travelers.
    — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 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
  • Emissions aren’t directly regulated yet for the sector, which contributes about 26% of the state’s methane pollution.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The American Kratom Association, an industry lobbying group, asserts that it is regulated under a looser dietary supplement law.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of regulated
Verb
  • Systems that previously could not communicate—such as those demonstrated in Grafenwoehr—were integrated into a common operating picture in a matter of days.
    — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Burners and combustion chambers are already commonly manufactured with the technology, meaning the injection system could potentially be integrated directly into those components.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardized. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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