standardize — to make things conform to a standard; to establish or implement standards
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make things conform to a standard; to establish or implement standards
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstændərˌdaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The teacher tried to standardize homework, but students still found creative ways to procrastinate.
- McDonald's standardized their burger-making process worldwide.
- My mom wants to standardize our family's sleeping schedule, but my cat disagrees.
standardize
VERB[/ˈstændərˌdaɪz/]
to make things conform to a standard; to establish or implement standards
to make things conform to a standard; to establish or implement standards
Standardize and organize, then workers recognize!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'standard' (banner, flag), which originally referred to a military standard or ensign used as a rallying point. The meaning evolved from the physical gathering point marked by a flag to the abstract sense of an established criterion or norm, and subsequently to the verb form meaning 'to establish as a standard.'
Breakdown
standard (criterion, established norm) + -ize (suffix forming verbs meaning 'to make' or 'to conform to'). The compound creates the meaning 'to make standard or uniform.'
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📝Examples
“The teacher tried to standardize homework, but students still found creative ways to procrastinate.”
“McDonald's standardized their burger-making process worldwide.”
“My mom wants to standardize our family's sleeping schedule, but my cat disagrees.”
“The hospital standardized its patient care protocols to improve safety.”
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