📏standards

noun
ˈstæn.dədz

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
A level of quality or attainment.

Example Sentences

High standards inspire competitors.

Institutions must meet international standards.

Synonyms

criteria, benchmarks, norms, specifications
Entry 1
criteria, benchmarks
Entry 2
criteria, benchmarks, norms, specifications

Antonyms

inferiority, mediocrity, deviation
Entry 1
inferiority, mediocrity
Entry 2
deviation, inferiority

More Example Sentences

We are strict with quality standards.

The standards of success imposed by society will not always match our own definitions.

I want the compensation package to reflect both my contributions and the market standards.

My research will play a direct role in improving the living standards of marginalized communities in Bangladesh.

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