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standard

US /ˈstændɚd/

noun, adjective Foundation · A2 Sản xuất & chất lượng

Definition

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

All our products meet the international safety standards for electronics.

Word Family

NounNoun
standard gốc stand standardiser
VerbVerb
stand standardise standardize
AdjectiveAdj
standard gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • benchmarka standard by which something can be measured or judged
  • criteriona basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  • conventionalfollowing accepted customs and proprieties

Collocations

  • Easy high standard
    describing high standard (a lofty level or position or degree)
  • Medium standard operating procedure manual
    describing standard operating procedure manual (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated)
  • Hard align operations with ISO quality standards
    to align operations with ISO quality standards, meaning to place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
  • Very Hard double standard undermining workplace equity
    to double standard undermining workplace equity, meaning to increase twofold

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.