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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 or -ise
Verb
[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised to make (things) standard: to standardize the preparation process
standardization
-isation 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
Translations
standardize [ˈstændədaɪz] vtestandarizar
standardize [ˈstændədaɪz] vtstandardiser
standardize [ˈstændədaɪz] standard vtvereinheitlichen
standardize [ˈstændədaɪz] vtnormalizzare, standardizzare


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