standardised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈstændəˌdaɪzd/
KK: /ˈstændərdaɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Designed in a way that follows a set standard or guideline, ensuring consistency and uniformity.
Example
The company uses standardised procedures to ensure quality in all its products.
Conversation
Have you seen the new standardised test format they introduced?
Yeah, I heard it’s supposed to be easier for everyone.
I hope that means less stress for the students.
Me too! It’s about time they made it more accessible.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
uniform
regular
consistent
Antonyms
irregular
variable
unstandardized
verb
Definition
To make something conform to a certain set of criteria or norms, ensuring consistency and uniformity across different instances or examples.
Example
The company standardised its procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
Tense Forms
Past: standardised
Past Participle: standardised
Conversation
Did you know that they standardised the testing procedures last year?
Really? I hadn't heard about that change.
Yeah, I think it was to make the results more reliable.
Root Explanation
Standardised → It is formed from "standard" (from Old French *estandard*, meaning a flag or a model) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "standardised" means to make something conform to a standard or model.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'model' ('standard') that is used to 'make' something ('-ise') uniform or consistent.
Visually Confused Words
unstandardized
nonstandardized
restandardize
destandardize