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- [stan-derd]
- /ˈstæn dərd/
- /ˈstæn.dəd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stan-derd]
- /ˈstæn dərd/
Definitions of standards word
- noun standards something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model. 1
- noun standards an object that is regarded as the usual or most common size or form of its kind: We stock the deluxe models as well as the standards. 1
- noun standards a rule or principle that is used as a basis for judgment: They tried to establish standards for a new philosophical approach. 1
- noun standards an average or normal requirement, quality, quantity, level, grade, etc.: His work this week hasn't been up to his usual standard. 1
- noun standards standards, those morals, ethics, habits, etc., established by authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable: He tried to live up to his father's standards. 1
- noun standards a grade of beef immediately below good. 1
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Origin of standards
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English < Old French, probably < Frankish *standord (compare German Standort standing-point), conformed to -ard -ard
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Parts of speech for Standards
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
standards popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
standards usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for standards
noun standards
- conventionality — the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp in behaviour, thinking, etc
- golden rule — a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” or, as in the Sermon on the Mount, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them.” Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31.
- ideals — a conception of something in its perfection.
- incorruption — the quality or condition of being incorrupt.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
adjective standards
- copiers — Plural form of copier.
- definitives — Plural form of definitive.
- generics — Plural form of generic.
- goings — Plural form of going.
- grinders — Plural form of grinder.
Antonyms for standards
noun standards
- abnormalities — an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation.
- anomalies — a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form. Synonyms: abnormality, exception, peculiarity.
- argots — Plural form of argot.
- cants — a salient angle.
- characters — the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing.
adjective standards
- causals — Plural form of causal.
- characteristics — Also, characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive: Red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn.
- deviants — Plural form of deviant.
- diacritics — Plural form of diacritic.
- differentials — Plural form of differential.
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