as in to organize
to make agree with a single established standard or model
the plan is to standardize the test for reading comprehension so that we can see how students across the state compare
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Recent Examples of standardize
Because precious metals pricing is not standardized across dealers, cost clarity is one of the most important evaluation factors.
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
In 1924, the FDA passed the Standard Milk Ordinance (now known as the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance), which was intended to standardize and enhance safety measures for dairy products across the United States.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Like employees at Target and Ariat, workers in DHL’s reverse logistics network leverage a proprietary decision-making software called ReSKU, which is built to help standardize and hasten returns processing.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The transition allowed Capital Metro to standardize its fleet appearance across UT Shuttle and city routes — a move some students said caused confusion because buses were no longer visually distinct at a glance.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
In 1924, the FDA passed the Standard Milk Ordinance (now known as the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance), which was intended to standardize and enhance safety measures for dairy products across the United States.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
Like employees at Target and Ariat, workers in DHL’s reverse logistics network leverage a proprietary decision-making software called ReSKU, which is built to help standardize and hasten returns processing.
—Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
The transition allowed Capital Metro to standardize its fleet appearance across UT Shuttle and city routes — a move some students said caused confusion because buses were no longer visually distinct at a glance.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardize
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The trade show was organized around thematic areas, including The Core Istanbul hosting a selection of 22 Turkish designer brands, including Özlem Süer, Mehtap Elaidi, Emre Erdemoğlu and Ceren Ocak, among others.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Starting later on Friday, users who opt in can message the AI agent through Baidu’s main search app to complete tasks such as scheduling, organizing files and writing code.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Emma Schubart, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, warned that specialized NHS outreach risks normalizing close-relative relationships.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Close to 40 years later, the quadruple toe loop has become normalized, appearing successively in more programs in each of the past four Games.—
Robert Samuels,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The board’s work has been plagued by a strained relationship with other city departments and council leadership as attempts to formalize board regulations have stalled and disagreements over document access and investigation results have emerged.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The company’s first-ever sustainability report formalizes this long-standing commitment, outlining measurable goals and performance across environmental, social, and governance priorities.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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One of the major issues was that the federal government did not regulate it, and states and localities operated on different schedules.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Feb. 2026
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This nutrient helps regulate your heartbeat and supports healthy muscle function.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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In her conversations with small-business owners, Higgins learned that some have been forced to reduce staff or lay off employees because several of their workers were TPS beneficiaries or were in the process of regularizing their paperwork.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The trauma and alienation experienced by those who endured military occupation at our nation’s founding suggests the peril of regularizing military rule in American cities today.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some platforms even integrate with banking apps to categorize wedding spending automatically.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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In service with more than 40 allies and partners, AMRAAM is integrated across fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and serves as the primary interceptor for NASAMS, supporting both air-to-air and ground-based air defense.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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The actress’ Schiaparelli gown was coordinated with a Fred Leighton 19th century ruby and diamond ring along with heart pendant Taj Mahal diamond necklace that previously belonged to Elizabeth Taylor and was worn on a gold chain by Cartier.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Traditionalists are upholstering more than just the headboard, adding canopies, half testers, and upholstered ceilings, often in a matching or coordinating pattern to the walls.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Standardize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/standardize. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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