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Definition of standardizednext

standardized

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verb

past tense of standardize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of standardized
Adjective
After delivery, the roughly 6-pound newborn seemed strong and healthy, scoring high on the standardized infant assessment done after birth. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 For the first time since 2019, more students reported standardized test scores on their applications than omitted them. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
In the longer term, these practices could be standardized, but for now, companies are developing frameworks that fit with their risk appetite and reporting requirements. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Aug. 2026 Kalshi’s contracts are standardized, electronically traded, and overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardized
Adjective
  • Rates of relapse among nonpregnant patients averaged 72%, according to a systematic review of 13 studies.
    Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • According to Rohrabaugh, the approach could offer a more systematic alternative to traditional trial-and-error methods and could potentially be applied across different classes of materials.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Other speakers at the event Monday, which was organized by community groups seeking to reopen the hospital, emphasized the need for care to be restored.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
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
Verb
  • It was formalized in 1972, when Congress passed the Federal Advisory Committee Act, or FACA.
    Katia Riddle, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The two countries signed an agreement last year that formalized their military cooperation.
    Andrew Wilks, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Such attention to detail is normalized in a scientific setting - using extreme caution when transferring substances from surface to surface is standard practice.
    Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Countries beyond the United States may be tempted to blackmail their allies, and the threat of nuclear attacks could become normalized.
    Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
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
Verb
  • They’re regulated on the federal level by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC.
    Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • They’re not trained, they’re not regulated, there’s no oversight.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • It's already deeply integrated into the European framework, partly through its membership of the European Economic Area, which gives the volcanic island access to the EU's single market without requiring full membership.
    Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardized. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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