standardize

[ stan-der-dahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.

1. to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like:

   to standardize manufactured parts.

2. to compare with or test by a standard.
3. to choose or establish a standard for.

verb (used without object)

, stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.

1. to become standardized.

standardize

/ ˈstændəˌdaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become standard
2. tr to test by or compare with a standard

Derived Forms

• ˈstandardˌizer, noun
• ˌstandardiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• standard·iza·ble adjective
• standard·i·zation noun
• standard·izer noun
• nonstand·ard·i·zation noun
• non·standard·ized adjective
• pre·standard·i·zation noun
• pre·standard·ize verb (used with object) prestandardized prestandardizing
• quasi-standard·ized adjective
• restand·ard·i·zation noun
• re·standard·ize verb (used with object) restandardized restandardizing
• substand·ard·i·zation noun
• sub·standard·ize verb (used with object) substandardized substandardizing
• un·standard·iza·ble adjective
• un·standard·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of standardize¹

First recorded in 1870–75; standard + -ize

Example Sentences

The bill also requires considerable labor and time from government employees who are tasked with setting up guidelines and requirements to standardize and expand plastic recycling.

From Salon

Assembly Bill 1858 will standardize school active-shooter drills and direct the state’s Department of Education to update its guidance.

From Los Angeles Times

This shift allowed manufacturers to standardize processes, prioritize efficiency and utilize pasteurization and mass distribution, resulting in a dairy aisle that rarely reflects seasonality.

From Salon

Assembly Bill 1858, also known as the Safe and Prepared Schools Act, will standardize school active-shooter drills and direct the state’s Department of Education to update its guidance.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to the ban on food dyes, Newsom also signed a bill that aims to standardize information about the expiration dates on food products.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• institutionalize