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Standardize

/ˈstændərdaɪz/
verbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To make something conform to a standard.

    "The company aims to standardize its procedures across all branches to ensure consistency."
  2. 2

    To establish a standard for something.

    "The organization will standardize the testing methods to improve reliability."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'standardize' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'standard' which comes from the Old French 'estandard' meaning 'a flag or banner'. The suffix '-ize' indicates the process of making something conform to a standard.

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