standardized

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adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
Synonyms of standardizednext
: brought into conformity with a standard : done or produced in a standard, consistent way
standardized tests
High-volume, scientifically managed industry, producing standardized goods, generated vast economies of scale and levels of wealth unparalleled in history.—Robert B. Reich

standardized

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past tense and past participle of standardize

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The federal health insurance program for Americans 65 and older publishes standardized prices, and that has become a benchmark for Indiana and other states trying to control health costs. — Alex Olgin, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Notably, to streamline power delivery, Blykalla is working with Hitachi Energy to build standardized electrical systems. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Those real-world applications allowed the organization to see how standardized metrics can be applied across complex global supply chains. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 Problems with standardized assessments The most comprehensive measure of adult literacy levels is the Survey of Adult Skills, which is part of a larger international assessment known as the PIAAC. — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standardized was in 1879

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