Below standard: meaning, definitions and examples
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below standard
[ bɪˈləʊ ˈstændəd ]
quality assessment
Not meeting the required level of quality or performance.
Synonyms
inferior, substandard, unsatisfactory
Examples of usage
- The product was below standard and had to be returned.
- Her work was below standard, so she didn't get a promotion.
quality assessment
A level of quality or performance that is considered as the minimum acceptable.
Synonyms
benchmark, criteria, minimum acceptable level
Examples of usage
- This report does not meet our standards, it's below standard.
- The safety measures were below standard, causing the accident.
Translations
Translations of the word "below standard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abaixo do padrão
🇮🇳 मानक से नीचे
🇩🇪 unter dem Standard
🇮🇩 di bawah standar
🇺🇦 нижче стандарту
🇵🇱 poniżej standardu
🇯🇵 標準以下 (ひょうじゅん いか)
🇫🇷 en dessous de la norme
🇪🇸 por debajo del estándar
🇹🇷 standartın altında
🇰🇷 기준 이하 (기준 이하)
🇸🇦 أقل من المعيار
🇨🇿 pod standardem
🇸🇰 pod štandardom
🇨🇳 低于标准 (dī yú biāozhǔn)
🇸🇮 pod standardom
🇮🇸 undir staðli
🇰🇿 стандарттан төмен
🇬🇪 სტანდარტზე დაბალი
🇦🇿 standartdan aşağı
🇲🇽 por debajo del estándar
Word origin
The phrase 'below standard' originated from the adjective 'standard' which refers to a level of quality or attainment. When 'below' is added as a prefix, it indicates that something does not meet the expected level. The term has been used in various industries and fields to assess performance, quality, or compliance with set criteria.