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standardization
Phoneticsstan·dard·iza·tion
/stændɝdɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
01creating a uniform system
n. the act of making rules or systems the same across a whole group or industry.
n. the process of establishing uniform technical specifications, criteria, or methods to ensure consistency across an industry or organization.
“The standardization of charging cables means you can use one cord for many different phones.”
“Global standardization of safety protocols has significantly reduced the incidence of industrial accidents across the manufacturing sector.”
Academic · Technical
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Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the abstract process, but can be countable when referring to specific instances.
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02checking against a standard
n. the process of checking if something meets a set level of quality or a specific rule.
n. the evaluation or calibration of a product, process, or performance by comparing it against a recognized benchmark.
“The standardization of the final exams ensures that every student is graded fairly.”
“Rigorous standardization of laboratory equipment is essential to ensure that experimental results are reproducible by other scientists.”
Academic · Technical
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Frequently appears in the context of testing, manufacturing, and scientific research.
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“The study therefore proposes a veterinary translational pathway in which pomegranate-derived compounds progress from experimental discovery through standardization, pharmacokinetic and toxicological evaluation, formulation optimization and ultimately controlled clinical validation.” “Even in the EU, where sustainability reporting has become increasingly regulated over time, standardization involves trade-offs.” Etymology
From standardize + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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