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Data standardization is

[t]he process of reviewing and documenting the names, meaning, and characteristics of data elements so that all users of the data have a common, shared understanding of it.[1]
[t]he process of reaching agreement on common data definitions, formats, representation and data structure of all data layers and elements.[2]

References[]

  1. Capstone Requirements Document: Global Information Grid 70 (GIG) (JROCM 134-01) (Aug. 30, 2001) (unclassified) (full-text).
  2. OECD Glossary of Statistical Terms.