standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
: 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

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Contemporary fashion relies on standardized patterns and silhouettes - that's how all clothing today gets made. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 The study used a standardized screening tool to identify symptoms of paternal depression, such as sadness, loss of interest in activities and low energy. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025 The discovery also sheds light on how the Aztec society evolved — introducing more standardized religion and control before the empire fell in 1521 — by showing how obsidian use changed over time. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 May 2025 The group plans to do so by targeting children below the 25th percentile in reading on Illinois standardized assessments. Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for standardized

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standardized was in 1879

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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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