Standardize: meaning, definitions and examples

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standardize

 

[ ˈstændərˌdaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data processing

To make something conform to a standard or norm, especially in terms of format, size, or quality.

Synonyms

adjust, harmonize, normalize, regulate

Examples of usage

  • Before submitting the report, make sure to standardize the font size and style.
  • It is important to standardize the data before running any analysis.
Context #2 | Verb

education

To establish a standard or set of guidelines for a particular subject or practice.

Synonyms

establish standards, regulate, set guidelines

Examples of usage

  • The school aims to standardize their curriculum to ensure consistency across all grades.
  • The certification board works to standardize the evaluation process for all applicants.

Translations

Translations of the word "standardize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 padronizar

🇮🇳 मानकीकृत करना

🇩🇪 standardisieren

🇮🇩 menstandarisasi

🇺🇦 стандартизувати

🇵🇱 standaryzować

🇯🇵 標準化する (ひょうじゅんかする)

🇫🇷 standardiser

🇪🇸 estandarizar

🇹🇷 standartlaştırmak

🇰🇷 표준화하다 (pyojunhwahada)

🇸🇦 توحيد المعايير

🇨🇿 standardizovat

🇸🇰 štandardizovať

🇨🇳 标准化 (biāozhǔnhuà)

🇸🇮 standardizirati

🇮🇸 staðla

🇰🇿 стандарттау

🇬🇪 სტანდარტიზაცია

🇦🇿 standartlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 estandarizar

Etymology

The word 'standardize' originated in the early 19th century from the word 'standard', which originally referred to an upright wooden or metal rod used to measure length or serve as a unit of reference. Over time, 'standardize' evolved to mean establishing a uniform practice or format to ensure consistency and quality.

See also: nonstandard, standardization, standardized, standardizer, standardizing, standardly, substandard, substandardly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,649, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.