der Maßstab
Translation
standard, benchmark, scale, criterion
Examples
Dieses Unternehmen setzt neue Maßstäbe in der Branche.
This company is setting new standards in the industry.
Der Maßstab dieser Karte ist 1:50.000.
The scale of this map is 1:50,000.
Grammar Patterns
to set standards ((for sth.)) Maßstäbe für et4 setzen The company sets high standards for quality.
to be the benchmark/standard ((for sth.)) der Maßstab für et4 sein His work is the benchmark for all future research.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Standard, Kriterium, Norm
Etymology
From 'Maß' (measure) and 'Stab' (staff, rod). Literally a 'measuring stick'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'measuring stick' ('Maß' + 'Stab') used to set a 'standard' or determine the 'scale' on a map.