STANDARDIZATION

calibration, standardization, standardisation

(noun) the act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument; “the thermometer needed calibration”

standardization, standardisation, normalization, normalisation

(noun) the imposition of standards or regulations; “a committee was appointed to recommend terminological standardization”

standardization, standardisation

(noun) the condition in which a standard has been successfully established; “standardization of nuts and bolts had saved industry millions of dollars”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

standardization (countable and uncountable, plural standardizations)

The process of complying (or evaluate by comparing) with a standard.

The process of establishing a standard.

Source: Wiktionary



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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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