standard
A standard is a level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable or used as a measure for comparison. It can also refer to an official rule or requirement that people must follow.
Examples
3 of 5The hotel was very clean and met a high standard of comfort.
The hotel was very clean and met a high level of comfort.
The committee has established a new standard for safety in public buildings.
The committee has created a new rule for safety in public buildings.
My cooking isn't exactly up to professional standards, but it tastes good.
My cooking is not as good as professional levels, but it tastes good.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'stand'—it is a firm base used to measure how high or good something is.
Quick Quiz
The new restaurant failed to meet the basic ___ of cleanliness.
Correct!
The correct answer is: standard
Examples
The hotel was very clean and met a high standard of comfort.
everydayThe hotel was very clean and met a high level of comfort.
The committee has established a new standard for safety in public buildings.
formalThe committee has created a new rule for safety in public buildings.
My cooking isn't exactly up to professional standards, but it tastes good.
informalMy cooking is not as good as professional levels, but it tastes good.
Students must reach the required academic standard to pass the exam.
academicStudents must reach the necessary level of knowledge to pass the exam.
Our goal is to set the industry standard for customer service.
businessOur goal is to be the best example for customer service in our industry.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
double standard
a rule applied differently to different people
gold standard
the best possible example of something
up to standard
good enough to meet requirements
Often Confused With
A standard is a level of quality, while a routine is a sequence of actions followed regularly.
While historically a standard was a flag, in modern English it almost always refers to a level of quality.
Usage Notes
The word 'standard' is frequently used in the plural (standards) when talking about a person's morals or expectations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use the plural 'standards' when referring to general expectations of behavior.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'stand'—it is a firm base used to measure how high or good something is.
Word Origin
From Old French 'estandart', referring to a flag used as a rallying point for an army.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The phrase 'standard of living' is a central concept in Western economic discussions regarding quality of life.
Quick Quiz
The new restaurant failed to meet the basic ___ of cleanliness.
Correct!
The correct answer is: standard
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Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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