stand·ard·ize

[stan-der-dahyz] verb, stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like: to standardize manufactured parts.
2.
to compare with or test by a standard.
3.
to choose or establish a standard for.
verb (used without object)
4.
to become standardized.
Also, especially British, stand·ard·ise.


Origin:
1870–75; standard + -ize

stand·ard·iz·a·ble, adjective
stand·ard·i·za·tion, noun
stand·ard·iz·er, noun
non·stand·ard·i·za·tion, noun
non·stand·ard·ized, adjective
pre·stand·ard·i·za·tion, noun
pre·stand·ard·ize, verb (used with object), pre·stand·ard·ized, pre·stand·ard·iz·ing.
qua·si-stand·ard·ized, adjective
re·stand·ard·i·za·tion, noun
re·stand·ard·ize, verb (used with object), re·stand·ard·ized, re·stand·ard·iz·ing.
sub·stand·ard·i·za·tion, noun
sub·stand·ard·ize, verb (used with object), sub·stand·ard·ized, sub·stand·ard·iz·ing.
un·stand·ard·iz·a·ble, adjective
un·stand·ard·ized, adjective
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standardize or standardise (ˈstændəˌdaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to make or become standard
2.  (tr) to test by or compare with a standard
 
standardise or standardise
 
vb
 
standardi'zation or standardise
 
n
 
standardi'sation or standardise
 
n
 
'standardizer or standardise
 
n
 
'standardiser or standardise
 
n

standardize or standardise (ˈstændəˌdaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to make or become standard
2.  (tr) to test by or compare with a standard
 
standardise or standardise
 
vb
 
standardi'zation or standardise
 
n
 
standardi'sation or standardise
 
n
 
'standardizer or standardise
 
n
 
'standardiser or standardise
 
n

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standardization stan·dard·i·za·tion (stān'dər-dĭ-zā'shən)
n.

  1. The making of a solution of definite strength so that it may be used for comparison and in tests.

  2. The making of a drug or other preparation so that it conforms to the type or standard.

standardize stan·dard·ize (stān'dər-dīz')
v. stan·dard·ized, stan·dard·iz·ing, stan·dard·iz·es

  1. To cause to conform to a standard.

  2. To evaluate by comparing with a standard.

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Example sentences
To devise common systems and methods of standardization which broaden
  creativity rather than narrowing it.
Hardware is fragmented, with little standardization.
Keeping operations in sync requires standardization.
There is still no standardization but texts purchased online come with a
  six-month expiration date.
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