standardisere

Standardisere is a verb used in Danish and Norwegian to describe the act of establishing and applying standards to ensure consistency, interoperability, and quality across products, processes, or data.

Etymology: From standard (a level of quality or measurement) plus the verb-forming suffix -isere (to make), cognate with the English verb standardize.

Process and domains: The standardization process typically involves identifying needs, selecting existing standards or drafting new ones, publishing specifications, validating through tests, conformity assessment, and updating them. Common domains include manufacturing, engineering, information technology, data exchange, and safety.

Organizations and impact: National and international standardization bodies such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IEC, CEN/CENELEC, and national standards institutes play a central role, along with industry consortia. Standardization can improve interoperability, safety, and market access, but may introduce rigidity, compliance costs, and concerns about stifling innovation.

See also: standardization, standard-setting, conformity assessment.