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standard
/ˈstændərd/
a level of quality or attainment
The product meets industry standards.
It complies with accepted quality benchmarks.
general
a level of quality or attainment
The hotel provides standard amenities like Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
It offers basic services expected in accommodations.
Can refer to quality, quantity, or a benchmark for comparison.
general
a widely accepted or established rule, model, or pattern
The standard procedure for this task is outlined in the manual.
The official method is documented for reference.
Often used in contexts like standards of behavior or industry standards.
general
a level of excellence or achievement
She set a new standard in customer service.
She established a new benchmark for excellence.
Used to describe exceptional performance or quality.
Collocations
set a standardto establish a benchmark or modelmeet standardsto comply with accepted criteriastandard procedurethe usual or official way of doing something
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Common Usage
As a noun, 'standard' often refers to a benchmark or level of quality. As an adjective, it describes something as typical or conventional.
Gold Rule
Adjective vs. Noun
As an adjective, 'standard' modifies nouns (e.g., 'standard procedure'). As a noun, it refers to a benchmark (e.g., 'industry standards').
Word Origin
From Old French 'estandard' (banner, flag), from Frankish 'standhard' (to stand firm), from 'standan' (to stand) + 'hard' (hard).
Usage Notes
Can function as a noun or adjective. As an adjective, it describes something as typical or conventional.
Word Breakdown
stand
to remain upright
roothard
firm or solid
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