standard — a level of quality or attainment; a measure by which something is judged
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a level of quality or attainment; a measure by which something is judged
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstændərd/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is the gold standard - even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.
- The teacher's standard for homework is so high, students need oxygen masks to reach it.
- This hotel room is pretty standard - bed, TV, and a mysterious stain on the carpet.
standard
NOUN[/ˈstændərd/]
a level of quality or attainment; a measure by which something is judged
The factory inspector checks every bolt against the standard measurement.
Approved a hundred, then realized he blundered the standard!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'estandard' meaning a flag or banner, which came from the Frankish 'standhard' (stand hard). The word evolved to mean an established measure or criterion by which things are judged.
Breakdown
stand (from Frankish standhard, to stand firm) + -ard (noun suffix indicating a person or thing associated with) = standard
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is the gold standard - even Gordon Ramsay would cry tears of joy.”
“The teacher's standard for homework is so high, students need oxygen masks to reach it.”
“This hotel room is pretty standard - bed, TV, and a mysterious stain on the carpet.”
“We need to maintain international standards in our products.”
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