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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Students also started scoring higher on standardized tests. Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025 The database aims to gather standardized information about dietary intake, especially in poorer countries that have traditionally lacked the means to accurately assess the health of their citizens. Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025 Establishing a standardized reading scale for Arabic would enhance the effectiveness of reading instruction and contribute to developing a more cohesive educational system across the region. Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Nearly all creative professionals rely on Adobe’s Creative Cloud, and the industry is largely standardized around it. Michael K. Farr, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024 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 13 Jan. 2025.

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