To standardize
Example: They standardize procedures across departments
Definition
"To standardize" means to make procedures, processes, or products consistent and uniform across different areas or groups. It involves establishing common standards or criteria to ensure that everything meets the same quality, format, or performance requirements.
Etymology
The verb "to standardize" originates from the noun "standard," which comes from the Old French word 'estandard' meaning a flag or banner used for identification. This evolved into the idea of a fixed level or norm. The suffix '-ize' was added to form a verb meaning to make something conform to a standard. Did you know? The concept of standardization became particularly important during the Industrial Revolution to ensure interchangeable parts and consistent quality.
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"To standardize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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