standardize

• POS: Verb (usu participle), Verb (transitive)
• HYPHEN: stand=ard=ize

CIDE DICTIONARY

standardize, v. t. 

 To reduce to a normal standard; to calculate or adjust the strength of, by means of, and for uses in, analysis.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

standardize, v.tr. (also -ise)
1 cause to conform to a standard.
2 determine the properties of by comparison with a standard.

Derivative

standardizable adj. standardization n. standardizer n.

THESAURUS

standardize

adjust, arrange, array, assimilate to, balance, chart, codify, cool off, coordinate, damp, deploy, dispose, equalize, equilibrize, even, fix, flatten, form, formalize, grade, harmonize, hierarchize, homogenize, lay out, level, line up, make uniform, marshal, methodize, normalize, order, organize, pacify, plan, quiet, rank, rationalize, regiment, regularize, regulate, routinize, set up, settle, smooth, stabilize, stereotype, structure, symmetrize, synchronize, systematize, tranquilize, tune, tune up, uniformize

ROGET THESAURUS

standardize

Normality

VB normalize, standardize.

Measurement

VB measure, mete, determine, assay, evaluate, value, assess, rate, appraise, estimate, form an estimate, set a value on, appreciate, standardize, span, pace step, apply the compass, gauge, plumb, probe, sound, fathom, heave the log, heave the lead, survey, weigh, take an average, graduate.