standardization

Noun (3)

1. the condition in which a standard has been successfully established“standardization of nuts and bolts had saved industry millions of dollars”Synonyms: standardisationType of condition, status
2. the imposition of standards or regulations“a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization”Synonyms: standardisationnormalizationnormalisationType of social controlKinds stabilization, stylization
3. the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument“the thermometer needed calibration”Synonyms: calibrationstandardisationType of activityKinds tuning, adjustment