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

Examples of standardized in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The school’s acceptance rate is about 68% and students go through a series of interviews in lieu of a standardized test as an entrance exam. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024 The University of California and California State University have both eliminated standardized testing requirements for admission. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for standardized 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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