standardization
noun/ˌstændərdəˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,946 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of making things conform to a fixed standard or set of rules.
Example sentence
The factory improved its efficiency through the standardization of its production processes.
Synonyms & related words
- uniformity
- normalization
- regulation
- systematization
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