standardisation
noun
Simple meaning
The act of checking or adjusting the accuracy of a measuring instrument.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
standerdihzayshuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstændɚdɪˈzeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of standardization.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of standardization.
Used this way, standardisation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- regularisation , rarer, so it draws attention
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of regularization.
Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of normalization.
The process of establishing a standard.
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Word family
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Cause to conform to standard or norm.
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Synonyms
Sense: non-Oxford British English standard spelling of standardization
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