Standardised concept (10)

I believe the answer is:

stereotype

(Other definitions for stereotype that I've seen before include "Set form" , "Pigeonhole" , "Typecast" , "Spring back (in fear)" , "Conventional image" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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