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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While maintaining a standardized approach ensures efficiency, tailoring interactions to meet the unique needs of each market fosters stronger connections. Shirin Ali, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 For example, at the beginning of 2024, the best AI model scored only 2% on a standardized test for AI of sorts consisting of real world software engineering problems; by December, an impressive 71.7%. Harry Booth, Time, 3 June 2025 Bush then incorporated a phonics-heavy approach in an initiative that was part of his 2002 launch of No Child Left Behind, which increased the federal role in holding schools accountable for academic progress and required standardized testing. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 Other data informing the study came from birth certificates, as well as the standardized tests, from a broad sample pool of hundreds of thousands of students across Iowa. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 28 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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