standardise

IPA/ˈstæn.də.daɪz/
IPA/ˈstæn.dɚ.daɪz/

standardise — verb

  • standardisepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • standardises3rd person singular
  • standardising-ing form
  • standardisedpast simple

1. to change things that are different from each other so that they all follow the

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to change things that are different from each other so that they all follow the same set of rules, measurements, or methods

例句

The school board voted to standardise its grading system across all twelve departments.

standardise + noun phrase + across [domain]

Car manufacturers often standardise parts so that different brands can use the same components.

同義詞
  • regulate

    stronger focus on control by rules or an authority; 'regulate' implies enforcement, while 'standardise' focuses on making things consistent

  • unify

    broader meaning of bringing together; 'unify' can happen without a fixed standard, whereas 'standardise' always implies a reference norm

  • harmonise

    softer, suggesting making systems compatible rather than identical; 'harmonise' allows some variation, 'standardise' aims for uniformity

反義詞
  • diversify

    to make things varied or different from each other

文法句型

standardise + noun phrase

standardise + noun phrase + across/in/at [domain]

用法筆記

Common in passive constructions (e.g. "The procedures were standardised across all branches"). Can also be used intransitively when describing an industry or group voluntarily adopting shared standards.

常見錯誤

❌The company normalised its safety rules for all sites.
✅The company standardised its safety rules for all sites.
💡'normalise' means to return to a previous usual state; 'standardise' means to impose a chosen set of rules for consistency.
❌The tests are standardised to the same level.
✅The tests are standardised at the same level.
💡use 'at' when referring to a benchmark or level, and 'across' when referring to groups or locations.