meet a standard — to reach or achieve the required level of quality, performance, or criteria
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to reach or achieve the required level of quality, performance, or criteria
Pronunciation (IPA): /miːt ə ˈstændərd/
Example Sentences
- My cooking finally meets Gordon Ramsay's standards - it doesn't make him scream!
- The company's new policy ensures all products meet environmental standards.
- Students must meet admission standards to enroll in the program.
meet a standard
NOUN[/miːt ə ˈstændərd/]
to reach or achieve the required level of quality, performance, or criteria
to reach or achieve the required level of quality, performance, or criteria
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Meet derives from Old English 'mētan' (to encounter, come together), while standard originates from Old French 'estendard' (banner, rallying point). The phrase's meaning evolved from medieval military practice, where troops assembled at a standard (flag) to meet, eventually developing the figurative sense of 'conforming to an established criterion or benchmark'.
Breakdown
meet (Old English 'mētan': to encounter, gather) + standard (Old French 'estendard': banner, reference point). The compound phrase literally means 'gather at a benchmark,' metaphorically expressing conformity to an expected level or requirement.
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📝Examples
“My cooking finally meets Gordon Ramsay's standards - it doesn't make him scream!”
“The company's new policy ensures all products meet environmental standards.”
“Students must meet admission standards to enroll in the program.”
“His dancing meets wedding reception standards but definitely not Broadway standards.”
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