standardise meaning

UK /ˈstændədaɪz/ US /ˈstændɚdaɪz/ 3 syllables

standardise (verb): cause to conform to standard or norm.

Spelling: standardise (British) · standardize (American)

standardise has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

standardise as a verb

  1. cause to conform to standard or norm
    • The weights and measures were standardized

    Synonyms: standardize

    Type of: regulate

    Kinds: gauge

    Related forms: standardisation, standardiser, standard

  2. evaluate by comparing with a standard

    Synonyms: standardize

    Type of: measure

    Related forms: standardisation

How to pronounce standardise

standardise is pronounced /ˈstændədaɪz/ in British English and /ˈstændɚdaɪz/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in SE · 11-letter words

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