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 Currently, Microsoft Teams only supports official Unicode emoji — the standardized array of public domain emoji supported by most smartphones and social media platforms. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 21 May 2024 In 2022, the hospital system introduced a standardized protocol intended to correct for bias in staff assessments of dangerousness. Ellen Barry, New York Times, 21 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 30 May. 2024.

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