standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
Synonyms of standardizednext
: 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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As launch gets cheaper and hardware more standardized, companies can reach into space without having to master or even own the hardware. — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 The research shows that after voucher expansion, public school students’ standardized test scores improved slightly. — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 Shockingly, the letter seems to be pushing for a return to standardized tests by, in effect, arguing that a growing percentage of their students are simply too stupid to succeed, no matter what professors do. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 At high-achieving schools like hers, the campus culture can turn into an echo chamber where Advanced Placement classes, standardized test scores and Ivy League aspirations dominate hallway conversation. — Kayla Lee, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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