standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
: 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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Over 1,800 colleges and universities have adopted test-optional policies, with many citing the pandemic as a catalyst for reevaluating the importance of standardized testing. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 New travel requirements taking effect in 2025 for domestic and international destinations REAL ID is an effort by the federal government to make driver's licenses and ID cards more reliable, accurate and standardized. Clara McMichael, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025 Wang plans to continue following these populations in order to determine if the subjective assessments of memory issues lead to more dementia findings on standardized testing over time. Alice Park, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025 Through images that highlight this strong contrast, the project focuses on how standardized urban models - from fast food chains to shopping malls - often erase local traditions and historical identities. Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for standardized 

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Jan. 2025.

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