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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According to Zhu, without large volumes of standardized, real-world data, humanoids struggle to generalize skills across different environments, a problem the center seeks to solve.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
And the academies have to meet city and state requirements that private schools don’t, including standardized testing that preëmpts instructional time and isn’t necessarily meaningful for their students.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Since clothing production at the time relied heavily on manual labor and lacked standardized management, every piece of clothing had notable differences.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Researchers measured depression using a standardized rating scale commonly used in clinical trials that evaluated symptoms such as mood, concentration, anxiety, sleep, and daily functioning.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
And the academies have to meet city and state requirements that private schools don’t, including standardized testing that preëmpts instructional time and isn’t necessarily meaningful for their students.
—David Owen, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Since clothing production at the time relied heavily on manual labor and lacked standardized management, every piece of clothing had notable differences.
—Mohsin Sajid, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2025
Researchers measured depression using a standardized rating scale commonly used in clinical trials that evaluated symptoms such as mood, concentration, anxiety, sleep, and daily functioning.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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