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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For instance, Brown University received 1,196 fewer applicants in the early round, a shift the school’s Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admission Logan Powell attributed to the reinstatement of the standardized testing requirement this year. Christopher Rim, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 López-Gil’s work emphasizes the need for standardized diagnostic criteria for the condition. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 The Risks of Off-Label Testosterone Use Because testosterone therapy is not FDA-approved for women, there are no standardized dosing guidelines. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Mar. 2025 Not only is there a lack of standardized computational tools for reactor physics simulations, there's also a limited understanding of how the structural materials are affected by prolonged operation. David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for standardized

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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 23 Mar. 2025.

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