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standardization

[/ˌstændərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: standardizations / standardizações
padronização
1. The process of establishing and implementing uniform standards, specifications, or procedures across different systems, products, or organizations
The standardization of safety protocols across all factories improved workplace conditions.
A padronização de protocolos de segurança em todas as fábricas melhorou as condições de trabalho.
2. The act of making something conform to a standard or accepted norm
Standardization of measurements ensures consistency in international trade.
A padronização de medidas garante consistência no comércio internacional.
3. The development or adoption of standards by an official body or organization
The ISO is responsible for standardization of international quality management systems.
A ISO é responsável pela padronização de sistemas de gestão de qualidade internacional.
Synonyms
standardizationnormalizationuniformitystandardisation (British spelling)
Antonyms
customizationindividualizationvariationdifferentiation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padronização
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
padronização
standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
normalização
preferred term in Portugal, though padronização is also understood

Related Idioms & Phrases

bringing into line
falling in step
compliance with standards
estabelecer um padrão (establish a standard)
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