standardises
Brings into conformity
Standardises is the British spelling of standardizes.
To standardise is to bring things into conformity with a common standard—making them uniform, consistent, or interchangeable.
Manufacturing standardises parts so they fit together.
Organizations standardise procedures to ensure consistency: The new policy standardises how complaints are handled across all departments.
Creates pleasing musical unity
- alignsArranges into proper position
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- integratesCombines into unified whole
- consolidatesCombines into stronger whole
normalises · centralises · streamlines · rationalises · codifies · formalises · regularises · synchronises
Expected behavioral standards
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- codeSymbolic communication system
- policyAdopted principle of action
procedure · rules · compliance · certification · accreditation · mandate · specification · requirements
Reliable adherence to standards
- homogeneityState of sameness throughout
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- conformityAdherence to norms
- coherenceLogical internal consistency
repeatability · reliability · precision · accuracy · stability · invariability · predictability · equivalence
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
- metricsStandards for assessment
- baselineStandard for comparison
- yardstickThirty-six-inch ruler
- gaugeStandard of measurement
measure · criteria · parameters · indicators · assessment · evaluation · testing · performance
harmonises
Creates pleasing musical unity
- alignsArranges into proper position
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
- integratesCombines into unified whole
consolidates · normalises · centralises · streamlines · rationalises · codifies · formalises · regularises · synchronises · homogenises
norms
Expected behavioral standards
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- guidelinesSuggested rules for behavior
- codeSymbolic communication system
policy · procedure · rules · compliance · certification · accreditation · mandate · specification · requirements · enforcement
consistency
Reliable adherence to standards
- homogeneityState of sameness throughout
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- conformityAdherence to norms
coherence · repeatability · reliability · precision · accuracy · stability · invariability · predictability · equivalence · interchangeability
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
gauge · measure · criteria · parameters · indicators · assessment · evaluation · testing · performance · quality
standardisescustomises
Adapts to specific preferences
individualises · personalises · differentiates · diversifies · varies
standardisesrandomises
Makes outcomes unpredictable
randomizes · disorganises · destabilises · disorders · deregulates