standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
Synonyms of standardizednext
: 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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Nor is there a standardized curriculum for gifted students. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026 Its service model emphasizes ongoing communication and a case-by-case strategy rather than a standardized workflow. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026 Knutsson said the device could potentially be used to transfer video or audio from different formats into standardized digital files. Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 The proposals, released this week and which would go into effect in 2027, prioritize making ACA premiums as low as possible — by expanding bare-bones coverage, allowing insurers to skip creating networks of hospitals and doctors, and repealing standardized plan options. Bob Herman, STAT, 11 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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