standard
Translation
standard, norm, level, criterion
Examples
We have high safety standards.
We have high safety standards.
This is the industry standard.
This is the industry standard.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) standard ((for sth.)) a level of quality used for judgment The standard for this course is very high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: benchmark, criterion, norm, measure; Antonyms: exception, deviation
Etymology
From Old French 'estandart', a military banner. This evolved to mean a rule or model, as a king's standard was a test for weights and measures.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'standard' flag that everyone must measure up to. It sets the level for quality.