Standardize Meaning

/ˈstæn.də.daɪz/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbUS and Oxford British English standard spelling of standardise.

It's difficult to standardize language for a multi-ethnic nation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The committee decided to ____ the procedure so all branches follow the same steps.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Efforts are being made to ____ the technical protocols used by different smartphone manufacturers.

Etymology tree Old French estandartder. English standard Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English standardize From standard + -ize.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The committee decided to ____ the procedure so all branches follow the same steps.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Efforts are being made to ____ the technical protocols used by different smartphone manufacturers.

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