standardized

adjective

stan·​dard·​ized ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd How to pronounce standardized (audio)
: 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

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Grade-point averages have consistently risen even though scores on nationwide standardized exams such as the SAT and National Assessment of Educational Progress have not. Karin Klein, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 The emergence of standardized protocols for agent communication and data handling ensures that autonomous operations maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 According to the department, the standardized start and end dates have been changed throughout the years, but since 2007, daylight saving time has started on the second Sunday in March and ended on the first Sunday in November. Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024 The catch: Training today's advanced AI models requires massive amounts of high-quality, standardized scientific data. Alison Snyder, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for standardized 

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of standardized was in 1879

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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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