standard (/ˈstæn.dərd/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈstæn.dərd/
Meaning
Meaning: level used to judge
A level of quality or achievement used as a measure, or a rule that things are expected to meet.
Examples
🗣 The factory must meet strict safety standards before it is allowed to open.
Etymology
From Old French ‘estandart’ (a rallying flag), later meaning a fixed measure or norm.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for benchmarks, rules, and also as an adjective meaning normal or usual.
Tags: business, quality