standardize
/ˈstæn.də.daɪz/ IELTSAcademic
verb
To make things follow the same rule, size, style, or method. It is often used when a company, school, or system wants everything consistent.
- We need to standardize the report format.
- The school standardized its marking system.
- They standardized the labels across all products.
Adinary Nuance
Standardize is about making things uniform by rule. It is closer to normalise in British English or harmonize, but it is stronger and more technical than simple make the same. Writers choose it when a process, format, or system must be controlled and consistent.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- chuẩn hóa
- Spanish
- estandarizar
- Chinese
- 标准化
- Japanese
- 標準化する
- Korean
- 표준화하다
Etymology
Standardize was formed in English in the 19th century from standard + -ize. It means “to make standard,” or to bring something into a regular form.
Common phrases
standardize a processstandardize the formatstandardize proceduresstandardize across teams
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Frequently asked questions
- Is standardize formal or informal?
- It is fairly formal and common in business, education, and technical writing.
- What is the difference between standardize and normalize?
- Standardize means to make the same by a rule or standard. Normalize means to make something more normal or usual.
- Can I use standardize in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It is a strong academic word for writing about systems, data, and procedures.
- Does standardize always mean 'make equal'?
- Not exactly. It usually means to make things follow one accepted form or method.