Standaardiseren
Example: We moeten de processen standaardiseren om efficiëntie te verbeteren.
Definition
"Standardiseren" means to establish or apply a uniform set of criteria, rules, or methods across processes or products to ensure consistency and efficiency. For example, standardizing processes helps improve efficiency by making them more predictable and manageable.
Etymology
The word "standaardiseren" comes from the Dutch word "standaard," meaning standard, combined with the suffix "-iseren," which corresponds to the English suffix "-ize," used to form verbs. Essentially, it means to make something conform to a set standard. Did you know? The root "standaard" originally referred to a military flag or banner, symbolizing a fixed rallying point or norm.
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"Standaardiseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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