Standards: meaning, definitions and examples

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standards

 

[ หˆstรฆndษ™rdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality control

Standards are a set of criteria or guidelines established by an authority to ensure consistency, quality, and safety in products, services, or processes. These benchmarks help organizations to meet expectations and maintain credibility.

Synonyms

benchmarks, criteria, guidelines, norms

Examples of usage

  • ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems.
  • The company strives to adhere to industry standards to deliver reliable products.
Context #2 | Noun

ethics

Standards refer to principles of conduct or moral values that govern individual behavior or professional practices. Adhering to ethical standards is essential for building trust and integrity in relationships.

Synonyms

ethics, morals, principles, values

Examples of usage

  • The code of ethics sets the standards for professional behavior in the legal industry.
  • He was praised for his high moral standards in business dealings.
Context #3 | Noun

education

Standards in education are learning objectives or outcomes that students are expected to achieve at specific grade levels. These benchmarks help educators assess student progress and ensure academic success.

Synonyms

benchmarks, expectations, learning objectives, outcomes

Examples of usage

  • The curriculum is aligned with state standards to ensure students acquire necessary skills.
  • Students must meet proficiency standards in math and language arts.

Translations

Translations of the word "standards" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น padrรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Standards

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ standar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะฐะฝะดะฐั€ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ standardy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจ™ๆบ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท normes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estรกndares

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท standartlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ค€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงูŠูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ standardy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtandardy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ‡ๅ‡†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ standardi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ staรฐlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะฐะฝะดะฐั€ั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ standartlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estรกndares

Etymology

The word 'standards' originated from the Old French word 'estendart', which means 'exemplar or pattern'. Over time, the term evolved to represent a level of quality or expectation. Standards have played a crucial role in various fields, from manufacturing to education, by providing a common framework for assessment and improvement.

See also: bystander, outstanding, stand, standard, standby, standing, standings, standoff, standoffish, standpoint, standpoints, standstill, upstanding, withstand.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,018, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.