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Standardize

To reduce to a normal standard; to calculate or adjust the strength of, by means of, and for uses in, analysis.

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Appraise 76% connected

To set a value; to estimate the worth of, particularly by persons appointed for the purpose; as, to appraise goods and chattels.

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Assess 76% connected

To value; to make a valuation or official estimate of for the purpose of taxation.

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Evaluate 76% connected

To fix the value of; to rate; to appraise.

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Govern 76% connected

To direct and control, as the actions or conduct of men, either by established laws or by arbitrary will; to regulate by authority.

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Measure 76% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

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Order 76% connected

Regular arrangement; any methodical or established succession or harmonious relation; method; system

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Regularize 76% connected

To cause to become regular; to regulate.

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Regulate 76% connected

To adjust by rule, method, or established mode; to direct by rule or restriction; to subject to governing principles or laws.

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Value 76% connected

The property or aggregate properties of a thing by which it is rendered useful or desirable, or the degree of such property or sum of properties; wor…

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Gauge 76% connected

To measure or determine with a gauge.

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Measure 74% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

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Measure 74% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

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Normalization 74% connected

Reduction to a standard or normal state.

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Normalization 74% connected

Reduction to a standard or normal state.

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Standard 74% connected

A flag; colors; a banner; especially, a national or other ensign.

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Standard 74% connected

A flag; colors; a banner; especially, a national or other ensign.

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