as in organizing
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 standardizing
Is there interest in standardizing EV sounds, where one sound could be a one size fits all type of solution?
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2026
Just over 50% of breast cancer patients in Kenya present with an advanced stage of the disease at diagnosis, according to the health ministry, which is working on standardizing early detection.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Paradoxically, mandates can boost trust in medicine by standardizing expectations.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Alongside the new sirens, the county is also standardizing emergency terminology to reduce confusion during evacuations.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Furion, by 2029 the Eversor tech will also be made accessible to other manufacturers through licensing models, with the end goal of standardizing the technology and turning your favorite bike into a 2WD hybrid.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
By standardizing these workflows, organizations can maintain consistent internal policies while meeting local regulatory obligations.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Isaacman said standardizing the rocket’s configuration, though, means the number of launches can now go up.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
To do that, NASA is standardizing its SLS rocket design, limiting changes to its upper stage starting in 2028.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2026
Just over 50% of breast cancer patients in Kenya present with an advanced stage of the disease at diagnosis, according to the health ministry, which is working on standardizing early detection.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Paradoxically, mandates can boost trust in medicine by standardizing expectations.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Alongside the new sirens, the county is also standardizing emergency terminology to reduce confusion during evacuations.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Furion, by 2029 the Eversor tech will also be made accessible to other manufacturers through licensing models, with the end goal of standardizing the technology and turning your favorite bike into a 2WD hybrid.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
By standardizing these workflows, organizations can maintain consistent internal policies while meeting local regulatory obligations.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Isaacman said standardizing the rocket’s configuration, though, means the number of launches can now go up.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
To do that, NASA is standardizing its SLS rocket design, limiting changes to its upper stage starting in 2028.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardizing
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He and Mason envision using the app in conjunction with a sports property, like organizing nationwide college tournaments for World Pong without the cost of dispatching operators to each location.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That’s a song about a heavy topic — organizing an intervention for one of your best friends.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Johnson will talk about using storytelling as a brand and mission tool, normalizing reproducting health and reducing stigma.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Democrats have too often done the opposite — stoking hostility, normalizing dysfunction and creating a less stable, less safe environment for families and working people.—
Larry Clifton,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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The new administrators both announced their new roles on LinkedIn this week after Texas Education Agency officials unveiled the appointment of Licata and the Board of Managers, formalizing a state takeover and replacing previous district leadership.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Major League Baseball has entered new agreements with Polymarket and the federal regulator that oversees prediction markets, formalizing the sports league’s involvement in the fast-growing industry.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The facility received an exemption from environmental review, leaving residents without answers about health hazards as California lawmakers debate regulating AI data centers.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two resolutions aimed at regulating how Immigration and Customs Enforcement works within Atlanta city limits have passed a key vote in the Atlanta City Council.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 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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By integrating Webb's infrared sensitivity with Hubble's long-standing visible-light record, scientists can construct a far more complete picture of planetary behavior than either telescope could achieve alone.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Colleges that help students master those capabilities — including by integrating AI education across all degrees and majors, not just STEM — are still exceptional investments that will pay dividends for decades.—
Jerry Balentine,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The first part of Bong’s answer applies well to Pluribus, which isn’t specifically a show about AI, but which does ask viewers to think about the value of humanity in the face of a more uniform, homogenizing threat.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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Apple recently launched an iPhone operating-system interface redesign called Liquid Glass that turns its icons translucent, further homogenizing their appearance.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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Saturn coordinating with Pluto opens the door to a mutual investment.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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For dual-income couples with different ages and earnings histories, coordinating the timing of Roth conversions with each spouse’s Social Security claiming date can create significant long-term tax savings — though the specifics depend on individual circumstances.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Standardizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardizing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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