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standardize
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stan·dard·ize  (stndr-dz)
tr.v. stan·dard·ized, stan·dard·iz·ing, stan·dard·iz·es
1. To cause to conform to a standard.
2. To evaluate by comparing with a standard.

standard·i·zation (-dr-d-zshn) n.

standardize, standardise [ˈstændəˌdaɪz]
vb
1. to make or become standard
2. (tr) to test by or compare with a standard
standardization , standardisation n
standardizer , standardiser n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.standardize - cause to conform to standard or norm; "The weights and measures were standardized"
gauge - adapt to a specified measurement; "gauge the instruments"
govern, regularise, regularize, regulate, order - bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"
2.standardize - evaluate by comparing with a standard
appraise, assess, evaluate, valuate, value, measure - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"

standardize
verb bring into line, regularize, stereotype, regiment, assimilate, mass-produce, institutionalize His new dictionary helped standardize the national language.
Translations
standardize [ˈstændədaɪz] VTnormalizar, estandar(d)izar
standardize [ˈstændərdaɪz] standardise (British) vtstandardiser
standard lamp n (British)lampadaire d'appartement)m >
standard of living nniveau m de vie
standard time nheure f légale
standardize
vt education, style, approachvereinheitlichen; format, sizes etcnormen, standardisieren
vi to standardize on somethingetw standardmäßig verwenden
standardize [ˈstændəˌdaɪz] vtstandardizzare


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