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Definition of standardize

standardize

/ˈstæn.dɚ.daɪz/
(UK: standardise)
stan · dard · ize
Adjective:standardized
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Past Simple:standardized
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Past Participle:standardized
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Present Participle:standardizing
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standardize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause something to conform to an established norm, uniform rule, or consistent level of quality.

Example

"The international committee worked for years to standardize safety protocols across the aviation industry."

2

To determine the exact concentration, strength, or scale of a solution or instrument by comparing it against a known reference standard (in chemistry and measurement).

Example

"Before beginning the titration experiment, the lab technician had to standardize the sodium hydroxide solution."

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• Rhymes for standardize

• Nearby Words

standalone
standard
standardization
standardize
standardizer
standardly
standby

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the noun 'standard'—which entered Middle English via Old French 'estandard' (a rallying banner or fixed measure)—combined with the verbal suffix '-ize'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Standardize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/standardize
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