def standardize_parameter_type(original_type):
    """Standardize parameter type descriptions

    Args:
        original_type (str): The original type

    Returns:
        str: The standarized type name
    """
    original_type = original_type.lower()
    if 'unc' in original_type:
        return 'uncertainty'
    if 'lev' in original_type:
        return 'lever'
    elif 'con' in original_type or 'fix' in original_type:
        return 'constant'
    raise ValueError('cannot decipher parameter ptype')