standardize

[ stan-der-dahyz ]
/ ˈstæn dərˌdaɪz /
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verb (used with object), stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.

to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like: to standardize manufactured parts.
to compare with or test by a standard.
to choose or establish a standard for.

verb (used without object), stand·ard·ized, stand·ard·iz·ing.

to become standardized.
Also especially British, stand·ard·ise.

Origin of standardize

First recorded in 1870–75; standard + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM standardize

Words nearby standardize

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Words related to standardization

likeness, similarity, regularity, evenness, order, sameness, levelness

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British Dictionary definitions for standardization

standardize

standardise

/ (ˈstændəˌdaɪz) /

verb

to make or become standard
(tr) to test by or compare with a standard

Derived forms of standardize

standardization or standardisation, noun standardizer or standardiser, noun

Medical definitions for standardization (1 of 2)

standardization
[ stăn′dər-dĭ-zā′shən ]

n.

The making of a solution of definite strength so that it may be used for comparison and in tests.
The making of a drug or other preparation so that it conforms to the type or standard.

Medical definitions for standardization (2 of 2)

standardize
[ stăn′dər-dīz′ ]

v.

To cause to conform to a standard.
To evaluate by comparing with a standard.