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 Forbes used 2022 admissions data, and then screened schools with high standardized test scores to whittle down a list of 1,743 colleges of at least 4,000 students to create its top 10 list. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024 The Physical Activity Alliance and Digital Health Measurement Collaborative Community are coordinating efforts with key players and industry partners, such as Google FitBit, to collaborate on standardized digital measures and define common technical definitions. Laurie Whitsel, STAT, 6 May 2024 In his view, global supply chains and a few standardized cultivars have separated Britain’s population from the apple of its eye. Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 May 2024 This means considering multiple information sources for admitting students into the gifted program including teacher recommendations, student portfolios, and parental input, in addition to standardized tests. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024 The standardized cell sizes are AAAA, AAA, AA, C and D, as well as button and coin cells and many others. Wesley Chang, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024 To determine its top schools, U.S. News & World Report pulled information from statewide standardized testing results, graduation rates, College Board and International Baccalaureate exam data and the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Apr. 2024 The media company shared its top schools list this week and used standardized testing results, graduation rates, College Board and International Baccalaureate exam data and the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data to determine rankings. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024 Ensure screening: Be sure your child’s health care provider has completed a standardized developmental screening at 9 months, 18 months and 30 months. First 5 La, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'standardized.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of standardized was in 1879

Dictionary Entries Near standardized

Cite this Entry

“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!