standardize

verb

ˈstan-dər-ˌdīz How to pronounce standardize (audio)
Definition of standardizenext
as in to organize
to make agree with a single established standard or model the plan is to standardize the test for reading comprehension so that we can see how students across the state compare

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Recent Examples of standardize That is also true for other dairy staples such as butter, sour cream, and cottage cheese, as production is standardized across the industry. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 The legislation also will standardize signs and fonts and regulate their content. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 The latest accomplishment has been standardizing what materials can be recycled across four out of five households. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Additionally, the scheme aims to standardize cargo handling equipment so cranes, containers and other equipment are more interoperable across transport modes. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for standardize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for standardize
  1. organize
  2. normalize
  3. formalize
  4. regulate
  5. regularize
  6. integrate
  7. coordinate
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  • Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Draft the email, organize notes, or give yourself space to think before a professional conversation.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of organize
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  • And while no country has fully normalized relations with the Taliban, Russia formally recognized their government last year.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Some analysts warn, however, that convenience stores face challenges when oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty eventually normalize.
    — Norah Rami, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of normalize
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  • The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has joined American Circular Textiles as an Insights Partner, formalizing a relationship focused on advancing circular textile policy and infrastructure in the United States.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The House and Senate have now passed substantially matching versions of the Common Cents Act, which would formalize the penny’s phaseout and allow retailers to round cash transactions to the nearest five cents when exact change is unavailable.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of formalize
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  • According to some studies, its combination of protein and calcium may help regulate blood sugar levels.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • GLP-1s work by mimicking glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone in the body that regulates blood sugar, appetite, and digestion.
    — Jessica Starr, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of regulate
Verb
  • This is not the first time Spain has opted to regularize its undocumented population.
    — Marta Campabadal Graus, NBC news, 30 May 2026
  • By that time, Cuba and Argentina were the only two formal members, apart from Venezuela, that had regularized their financial situation (investment on shares) at the board of teleSUR (in December 2011 and May 2012, respectively).
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Definition of regularize
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  • Expanding on Iraola’s comments, there are methods to measure how different countries integrate individuals into groups.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Harris is the social media manager for the Ottawa squad, who is determined to help Troy integrate into the team.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of integrate
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  • He is also known to travel by train, and investigators are coordinating with rail transportation partners, police said.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Highspring supported the team by helping coordinate key operational workstreams so the business could continue moving with focus and momentum while advisors, auditors and internal teams executed in parallel.
    — Brian Waller, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of coordinate

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