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/
Korean meaning: 표준, 기준
Korean pronunciation: 스탠-더드 (강세: 스탠)
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
Quality inspector measures parts against the factory standard
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.
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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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