standardized
adjective
stan·dard·ized
ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd 
: 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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This is similar to students studying exclusively for standardized tests rather than developing broader knowledge.
—David Talby, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Take the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which required states to implement standardized tests for grades 3-8 in order to receive federal funding.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
In Colorado, schools receive performance ratings, based mostly on standardized test scores.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The same process applies to buying new computers for the lab, ordering standardized tests for a study or purchasing gift cards for study participants.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
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David Talby, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Take the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), which required states to implement standardized tests for grades 3-8 in order to receive federal funding.
—Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
In Colorado, schools receive performance ratings, based mostly on standardized test scores.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
The same process applies to buying new computers for the lab, ordering standardized tests for a study or purchasing gift cards for study participants.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for standardized
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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