standardized
adjective
stan·dard·ized
ˈstan-dər-ˌdīzd 
: 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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These standardized processes mean there’s no need for extremely skilled labor, and almost anyone can be trained to bake, serve, or operate a point of sale terminal quickly.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The guidance calls for standardized contracts, fair pay and stronger labor protections, according to a mandate issued by the CPC Central Committee General Office and the State Council and reported by Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Another challenge lies in the lack of standardized production methods.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
In Boston’s public schools, sixth graders used chatbots powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude to prepare for this year’s statewide standardized tests.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The guidance calls for standardized contracts, fair pay and stronger labor protections, according to a mandate issued by the CPC Central Committee General Office and the State Council and reported by Xinhua News Agency on Sunday.
—Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Another challenge lies in the lack of standardized production methods.
—Mavra Javed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
In Boston’s public schools, sixth graders used chatbots powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude to prepare for this year’s statewide standardized tests.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for standardized
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“Standardized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standardized. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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