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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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Jackie Swanson, managing partner at Gartner Consulting, expects terms and conditions policies to be more standardized next year.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
To take these measurements, researchers reviewed IQ tests administered to the participants in schools at the age of 16 and similar, standardized cognition examinations performed at ages 53, 64, 72 and 80.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Jackie Swanson, managing partner at Gartner Consulting, expects terms and conditions policies to be more standardized next year.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 1924 the marathon distance was standardized at 42,195 meters (26 miles 385 yards).
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
Gold bullion coins are government-issued, standardized in weight and purity, and recognized by dealers worldwide.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Lagomarsini, who wore gold earrings and has arm tattoos, got organized.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous record of 391 pairs was set in 2018 by a United Kingdom dance troop, said Ashley Johnson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Visit Newport Beach, who organized the effort.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although the Mughals mainly incorporated the existing Indian revenue system, Akbar’s reign also saw the rationalization of revenue administration, notably under the Hindu minister Todar Mal, with systematic land measurement and assessment that balanced imperial income with agrarian stability.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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When your business broadens beyond the familiar faces and places where trust was once built naturally, that systematic clarity becomes your new compass.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The teams, which share a spring training complex, formalized the competition last year, when the Mariners won the season series 5-1 to claim the trophy, a Fender Telecaster guitar signed by Vedder.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Portfolio Homes program is new, and Overland Park spokesperson Meg Ralph told The Star on Wednesday that there have been a few things the works in pre-application meetings, but nothing has been formalized yet.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Data needs to be organized, normalized, and calibrated against the way the world actually works.—
Rob Fauber,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lizzy reflects on how their upbringing normalized bold, exaggerated aesthetics—from their mother's stage glamour to their father's own experimental looks.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
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Authorities regulated wrestling as a sport; this meant taxes, regulations, and safety laws.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Prediction markets are also more widely available than online betting apps, because they’re regulated differently.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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In addition to technical work, the programme has integrated digital design tools through a new Product Lifecycle Management system and expanded its supplier base to over 500 companies, with 83 percent based in the UK.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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The diamonds are subtle, integrated into the design rather than sitting on top.—
Stephen Watson,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable, North American aesthetic.—
Conrad Kickert,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Though denim fashion has homogenized over the past several seasons, Nauman Ahmad, Soorty’s head of product development and business development, sees a growing appetite for novelties.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardized. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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