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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With this level of growth, who knows how standardized cannabis will be in just a few years? Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025 So much so that 30% of impact investors are not using standardized methods at all. The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Logistics of the school calendar, which must accommodate standardized testing schedules, union requirements and hurricane days, were also a factor, according to Hixon. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 The intrigue: Corporate DEI initiatives have always varied in success, but some of the most effective ones that target structural issues — like standardized performance evaluations — often carry the lowest legal risks, according to Williams. Shawna Chen, Axios, 27 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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