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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Davenport is running on a platform of academic achievement, inclusivity and teaching for college, career and AI readiness, as opposed to teaching toward standardized tests. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025 There are currently many options on the market, which can make deciding what to buy daunting without standardized eye protection guidelines. NPR, 21 Oct. 2025 Instead of rollups, Pierce’s team scales with a repeatable, specialty-by-specialty playbook—standardized contracts, automated onboarding, and shared data pipes. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025 The preliminary draft released by state education officials lays out what standards Massachusetts high school students may be required to meet to graduate, replacing the former MCAS standardized testing requirement. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Oct. 2025 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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