standardize

/ˌstændərˈdaɪz/

/ˈstændədaɪz/

Other forms: standardized; standardizing; standardizes

To standardize something is to make it fit a certain guideline or requirement. If a school decides to standardize its grading system, it makes sure every teacher gives grades in exactly the same way.

Use the verb standardize to describe what an organization or company does when it makes a product or rule conform to a certain model. Often, to standardize things is to make them all exactly the same. When a city standardizes all its playground equipment, every park begins to look alike, with the same slides, swings, and sandboxes.

Definitions of standardize

1. verb

   cause to conform to standard or norm
   “The weights and measures were standardized”

   synonyms: standardise

   types:

   gauge

   adapt to a specified measurement

   type of:

   govern, order, regularise, regularize, regulate

   bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
2. verb

   evaluate by comparing with a standard
   synonyms: standardise

   type of:

   appraise, assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value

   evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of