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standardize

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstændɝˌdaɪz// stan·dard·ize

v. to make something follow a set of rules or a common pattern so that it is the same as others. You use this when you want to make things uniform and predictable.

v. to establish or conform to a standard; to make uniform by applying a common set of rules or measurements. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The company plans to standardize its software across all departments.

CONTEXTUAL

To ensure safety, the government decided to standardize the testing procedures for all new medical devices.

COMPLEX

By standardizing the curriculum across the nation, the ministry aimed to provide a consistent level of education regardless of a student's geographic location or socioeconomic background.

Origin

From standard + -ize.

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