— standardizable , adj. — standardization , n. — standardizer , n.
/stan"deuhr duyz'/ , v. , standardized, standardizing .
v.t.
1. to bring to or make of an established standard size, weight, quality, strength, or the like: to standardize manufactured parts.
2. to compare with or test by a standard.
3. to choose or establish a standard for.
v.i.
4. to become standardized.
Also, esp. Brit., standardise .
[ 1870-75; STANDARD + -IZE ]