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Meaning of the word standards in English

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standards

Noun

1.

a level of quality or attainment.

Example:
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their restaurant offers a high standard of service
Synonym:
qualitylevelgradedegreeworthcalibermeritexcellence
2.

an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

Example:
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the wages are low by today's standards
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standardstandard of livingliving standardaccounting standardInternational Standard Book Number