1. enforcing uniformity or conformity without regard for natural variation or individual differences
Usage: often capitalized; from Greek mythology

Examples

• The company’s procrustean policies forced all employees to work identical schedules regardless of their roles.
• Critics argued that the standardized testing system was procrustean, ignoring students’ diverse learning styles.
• The new manager’s procrustean approach to dress codes eliminated any personal expression.
• Educational reformers opposed the procrustean curriculum that treated all schools identically.
• The procrustean nature of the regulations stifled innovation in the industry.
• She rejected the procrustean solution that would force everyone into the same mold.