CEFR B2

standardise

verb

Meaning

Make things consistent or uniform by following a specific set of rules, measurements, or procedures.

We need to standardise our reporting format so that every department provides the same data.
The industry moved to standardise the size of shipping containers to improve global logistics.

Synonyms: fix, align, uniform, regularise

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstændədaɪz/

Make things consistent or uniform by following a specific set of rules, measurements, or procedures.

We need to standardise our reporting format so that every department provides the same data.
The industry moved to standardise the size of shipping containers to improve global logistics.
They are working to standardise the curriculum across all public schools in the state.

standardise something across [area] (collocation): to apply a uniform standard over a large group or space — "The goal is to standardise safety protocols across all manufacturing plants."
standardise something for [purpose] (collocation): to adjust something to meet a specific goal — "They had to standardise the testing procedures for international comparison."

Words with a similar meaning to standardise: