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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The act was designed to bolster security by establishing a standardized identification system across all 50 states. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 Hearing loss of 90 decibels or greater in the better ear or a word recognition score of 40% or less in the better ear using a standardized test is considered a disability under the Social Security Administration. Heidi Cope, Health, 20 Apr. 2025 If the drive system evolves to become a network of universal standardized movers, the design focus for electric vehicles shifts back to the human element. The Editors, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed standardized field sobriety tests in the late 1970s in an effort to improve the fatality rate on highways due to drunk driving, according to the Criminal Justice Institute. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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