Standard - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the value behind the money in a monetary system
- an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
lamps supported on standards provided illumination
adjective
standard car equipment
Extra examples
By modern standards, the house is just too small.
This book is the standard by which all others must be judged.
A window of standard width
The movie was a pretty standard romantic comedy.
The word is considered standard.
The committee is assessing the standard of care in local hospitals.
The rooms are of a good standard.
Students have to reach a certain standard or they won't pass.
The EU should set minimum standards of employee rights.
Standards are falling as the quality of applicants declines.
Safety measures failed to come up to standard.
The airline has rigorous safety standards.
These figures clearly show the difference in world living standards.
Many early child-rearing practices were cruel by modern standards.
Standards have slipped since I was a boy.
Word forms
singular: standard
plural: standards
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