standardized
adjective
stan·dard·ized
ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd 
: 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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This approach is intended to produce repeatable and commercially viable energy systems through standardized reactor manufacturing and consistent deployment strategies.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Complicating efforts to set legal limits is a lack of standardized measuring system for microplastics, and no national data showing how much microplastics are actually affecting drinking water.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Seeing privileged young women wisen up to their standardized subjugation is bound to be less dramatic than witnessing a righteous workers’ rebellion.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
But these standardized measures ensure that admitted students are sufficiently prepared to succeed and that very expensive degrees will hold their value and accurately signal achievement to employers.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Complicating efforts to set legal limits is a lack of standardized measuring system for microplastics, and no national data showing how much microplastics are actually affecting drinking water.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Seeing privileged young women wisen up to their standardized subjugation is bound to be less dramatic than witnessing a righteous workers’ rebellion.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
But these standardized measures ensure that admitted students are sufficiently prepared to succeed and that very expensive degrees will hold their value and accurately signal achievement to employers.
—David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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