Standards

Pronunciation: /ˈstændərd/

Standards (noun)

  1. A level of quality or achievement that is considered normal or acceptable.
  2. An official rule or principle that people follow.
  3. A flag or banner used as a symbol, especially in military contexts.

Examples

  • The quality of the food met the standard expected by customers.
  • The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness.

Common collocations: meet the standard, high standard, set a standard, safety standard, comply with the standard

Standards (adjective)

  1. Usual or normal, not special or different.
  2. Officially recognized or approved as a model.

Examples

  • The standard procedure is to check all equipment before use.
  • Standard practice requires a signature for all deliveries.

Synonyms of Standards

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Standards

  • — when discussing rules or norms
  • — when discussing typical standards