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
Composed of 'Maß' (measure) and 'Stab' (rod, stick). It literally means 'measure-stick'.
Memory Tips
Visualize using a 'measuring stick' ('Maß' + 'Stab') to create a 'standard' for quality or a 'scale' for a blueprint.