standardise
Translation
to standardize
Examples
We need to standardise procedures to improve efficiency.
We need to standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
The company will standardise its products across Europe.
The company will standardize its products across Europe.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) to conform to a standard. We need to standardize procedures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: normalize, regulate, systematize; Antonyms: vary, diversify, customize
Etymology
From 'standard' + '-ise' (a verb-forming suffix). 'Standard' refers to a level of quality or a rule. The '-ise' spelling is primarily British.
Memory Tips
This means to make things conform to a 'standard'. Note the '-ise' spelling, which is more common in British English than the American '-ize'.