standardized

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adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
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: brought into conformity with a standard : done or produced in a standard, consistent way
standardized tests
High-volume, scientifically managed industry, producing standardized goods, generated vast economies of scale and levels of wealth unparalleled in history.—Robert B. Reich

standardized

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past tense and past participle of standardize

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In the standardized 6T footprint, Epsilor says that gives the battery the highest energy capacity in its category without changing the form factor. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 When a technology layer becomes more standardized, the bottleneck—and often, the investment opportunity—moves elsewhere. — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The Attachments Energy Rating Council explains this standardized rating on its site. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026 The cases are the highest seen since the 1990s, when the second dose of the MMR vaccine became standardized. — Eva Flowe august 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardized

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First Known Use

Adjective

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standardized was in 1879

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