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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
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
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
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
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.
Notas de uso
The word 'standard' is frequently used in the plural (standards) when talking about a person's morals or expectations.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget to use the plural 'standards' when referring to general expectations of behavior.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'stand'—it is a firm base used to measure how high or good something is.
Origem da palavra
From Old French 'estandart', referring to a flag used as a rallying point for an army.
Padrões gramaticais
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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