standardised
Meaning: Made to conform to a standard; brought into line with a uniform set of specifications, procedures, or criteria.
Standardised describes processes, tests, products, or procedures that have been made uniform to ensure consistency and comparability. It is central to quality control, education (standardised testing), and international trade (standardised regulations). It can be viewed positively (consistency, fairness) or negatively (rigidity, lack of creativity). It collocates with 'testing,' 'procedures,' 'format,' 'approach,' and 'measures.'
Examples
- Standardised testing remains controversial in British education, with critics arguing it stifles creativity. 标准化考试在英国教育界仍具争议,批评者认为它扼杀了创造力。Las pruebas estandarizadas siguen siendo polémicas en la educación británica, y los críticos argumentan que coartan la creatividad.標準化テストは英国の教育界で依然として議論の的であり、批判者は創造性を抑圧すると主張しています。표준화 시험은 영국 교육계에서 여전히 논란이 되고 있으며, 비판자들은 이것이 창의성을 억압한다고 주장합니다.
- The company adopted standardised procedures across all its European offices. 该公司在其所有欧洲办事处采用了标准化程序。La empresa adoptó procedimientos estandarizados en todas sus oficinas europeas.その会社は欧州の全オフィスで標準化された手続きを導入しました。그 회사는 유럽 전 지사에서 표준화된 절차를 도입했습니다.
- Standardised packaging for tobacco products was introduced to reduce the appeal of smoking. 烟草产品的标准化包装被引入以降低吸烟的吸引力。Se introdujo el empaquetado estandarizado de los productos del tabaco para reducir el atractivo del tabaquismo.タバコ製品の標準化パッケージは、喫煙の魅力を低下させるために導入されました。담배 제품의 표준화 포장은 흡연의 매력을 줄이기 위해 도입되었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, academic, general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From standard (flag, rallying point, then a measure of quality, from Old French estandard) with the -ise suffix. The concept of standardisation gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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