Standardizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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standardizing

 

[ ˈstændərˌdaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in data processing

To make something conform to a standard or norm, especially in order to ensure consistency and compatibility.

Synonyms

harmonize, normalize, regularize, regulate

Examples of usage

  • Standardizing the format of the data will make it easier to analyze.
  • We need to standardize our procedures to improve efficiency.
Context #2 | Verb

in education

To establish a standard or set of standards for evaluating or measuring performance, behavior, or quality.

Synonyms

assess, benchmark, criterion, evaluate

Examples of usage

  • The school is standardizing its grading system to ensure fairness.
  • The organization is working on standardizing the curriculum across all branches.

Translations

Translations of the word "standardizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 padronizar

🇮🇳 मानकीकरण करना

🇩🇪 standardisieren

🇮🇩 menstandarkan

🇺🇦 стандартизувати

🇵🇱 standaryzować

🇯🇵 標準化する (ひょうじゅんかする)

🇫🇷 standardiser

🇪🇸 estandarizar

🇹🇷 standartlaştırmak

🇰🇷 표준화하다

🇸🇦 توحيد المعايير

🇨🇿 standardizovat

🇸🇰 štandardizovať

🇨🇳 标准化 (biāozhǔnhuà)

🇸🇮 standardizirati

🇮🇸 staðla

🇰🇿 стандарттау

🇬🇪 სტანდარტიზაცია

🇦🇿 standartlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 estandarizar

Etymology

The word 'standardize' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'standard'. The concept of standardization has been crucial in various fields such as industry, education, and technology to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,698, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.