What does "standardized" mean?

1. (to make uniform) to change things so that they all follow the same rules or are the same size and quality. 2. (following a standard) made or done in a way that follows an official rule or a common pattern.

How do you use "standardized"?

Often used in business and technical contexts regarding processes or measurements.

standardized

v. · adj.

US //ˈstændɝˌdaɪzd// stan·dard·ized

1 to make uniform (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

to change things so that they all follow the same rules or are the same size and quality.

to bring multiple items, processes, or systems into conformity with a single standard or set of specifications.

Example

The company standardized its hiring process so that every candidate was treated fairly.

Example

The international committee worked for years to standardize safety protocols across the global shipping industry to reduce preventable accidents.

Usage

Often used in business and technical contexts regarding processes or measurements.
- unify
- homogenize
- regulate
- diversify
- vary
2 following a standard (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

made or done in a way that follows an official rule or a common pattern.

conforming to a standard; specifically used for tests or products designed for mass consistency.

Example

Students must take a standardized test to apply for many universities.

Example

The factory switched to standardized parts, which significantly lowered the cost of repairs for the end consumer.

Teacher's tip

In the context of education, 'standardized testing' is a very common collocation that students should learn as a single concept.