standard
Translation
standard, level, norm, criterion
Examples
This work is not up to standard.
This work is not up to standard.
We have very high safety standards.
We have very high safety standards.
This is the standard procedure.
This is the standard procedure.
Grammar Patterns
(as a noun) a level of quality This work is not up to standard.
(as a noun) a rule for behavior We have very high safety standards.
(as an adjective) normal or usual This is the standard procedure.
Similar Words
Noun: norm, benchmark, criterion; Adjective: normal, usual, typical
Etymology
From Old French 'estandart', a flag or banner used as a rallying point, hence a measure of quality.
Memory Tips
Think of a flag ('standard') that everyone rallies to, representing the accepted level or norm. It's used as both a noun and an adjective.