standard (B1)
noun, adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈstændərd/
Definition
A level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable or desirable.
Examples
The hotel met the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort.
This new software doesn't meet industry standards for security.
Her performance set a new standard for aspiring musicians.
How to Use standard
- standard of living (collocation)
- The level of wealth, comfort, and possessions available to a person or community. — "Economic development has significantly improved the standard of living in many developing countries."
- standard operating procedure (collocation)
- A set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex routine operations. — "Following the standard operating procedure is crucial for safety in the laboratory."
- standard deviation (collocation)
- A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values. — "The statistical analysis included the standard deviation to show the spread of the data."
- by standard (prepositional phrase)
- According to a particular rule or measure. — "The equipment was tested by standard procedures before being approved."
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