ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Standards

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈstændədz/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Standards is a noun meaning plural of standard.

Meaning

plural of standard.

More Meanings

  1. Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.

Example Sentences

by my standards
moral standards
The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days.
There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include standardized, common, criterial, normative, prescriptive, authoritative.

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