CEFR C1

standardization

noun

Meaning

The process of making things uniform or consistent according to a set of established rules or models.

Examples

The standardization of shipping containers revolutionized global trade by allowing them to fit on any ship or truck.
Educational boards are pushing for the standardization of testing protocols across all regional districts.

Synonyms: uniformity, regularization, normalization, homogenization

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standardization (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌstændədaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of making things uniform or consistent according to a set of established rules or models.

Examples

The standardization of shipping containers revolutionized global trade by allowing them to fit on any ship or truck.
Educational boards are pushing for the standardization of testing protocols across all regional districts.
Increased standardization in software development helps teams collaborate more efficiently on large projects.

How to Use standardization

standardization of (prepositional phrase): the process of making a specific thing uniform — "The standardization of parts reduced manufacturing costs significantly."
lead to standardization (collocation): to cause a state of uniformity — "New regulations will likely lead to the standardization of safety procedures."

Synonyms of standardization

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