Definition

Not made to conform to a standard or norm; lacking uniformity or consistency.

Example

The results of the study were based on unstandardized measurements, which made comparisons difficult.

Conversation

I noticed that your approach to the project seems a bit unstandardized.

Yeah, I wanted to try something different this time.

I think it might lead to some interesting results, even if it's unstandardized.

Exactly! Sometimes breaking the rules can spark creativity.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unstandardized → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "standard" (from Old French *estandard*, meaning a model or norm) and "-ized" (meaning to make or become). The word "unstandardized" means not made to conform to a standard or norm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') conforming to a 'model' ('standard') — that's why unstandardized means not made to fit a standard.

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