standardization
Use Standardization in a sentence
dərˌdaɪz verb (used with object)
1.
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.
Related forms
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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World English Dictionary
standardize or standardise (ˈstændəˌdaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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) | |
| —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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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
standardization stan·dard·i·za·tion (stān'dər-dĭ-zā'shən)
n.
The making of a solution of definite strength so that it may be used for comparison and in tests.
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
To cause to conform to a standard.
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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