A2 noun Neutro #515 mais comum

standard

/ˈstændərd/

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.

Exemplos

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1

The hotel was very clean and met a high standard of comfort.

The hotel was very clean and met a high level of comfort.

2

The committee has established a new standard for safety in public buildings.

The committee has created a new rule for safety in public buildings.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
standard
Verb
standardize
Advérbio
standardly
Adjetivo
standard
Relacionado
standardization
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'stand'—it is a firm base used to measure how high or good something is.

Quiz rápido

The new restaurant failed to meet the basic ___ of cleanliness.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: standard

Exemplos

1

The hotel was very clean and met a high standard of comfort.

everyday

The hotel was very clean and met a high level of comfort.

2

The committee has established a new standard for safety in public buildings.

formal

The committee has created a new rule for safety in public buildings.

3

My cooking isn't exactly up to professional standards, but it tastes good.

informal

My cooking is not as good as professional levels, but it tastes good.

4

Students must reach the required academic standard to pass the exam.

academic

Students must reach the necessary level of knowledge to pass the exam.

5

Our goal is to set the industry standard for customer service.

business

Our goal is to be the best example for customer service in our industry.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
standard
Verb
standardize
Advérbio
standardly
Adjetivo
standard
Relacionado
standardization

Colocações comuns

set a standard to establish a level of quality
high standard a very good level of quality
safety standard rules for staying safe
standard of living the level of wealth and comfort people have
industry standard the normal level of quality in a business area

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

standard vs routine

A standard is a level of quality, while a routine is a sequence of actions followed regularly.

standard vs banner

While historically a standard was a flag, in modern English it almost always refers to a level of quality.

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Notas de uso

The word 'standard' is frequently used in the plural (standards) when talking about a person's morals or expectations.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to use the plural 'standards' when referring to general expectations of behavior.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'stand'—it is a firm base used to measure how high or good something is.

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Origem da palavra

From Old French 'estandart', referring to a flag used as a rallying point for an army.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun (plural: standards) often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., standard procedure)
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Contexto cultural

The phrase 'standard of living' is a central concept in Western economic discussions regarding quality of life.

Quiz rápido

The new restaurant failed to meet the basic ___ of cleanliness.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: standard

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