Word STANDARD: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

standard

🇺🇸 [ˈstændərd]

Meanings

A level of quality or attainment that is considered normal or acceptable. It is often used to evaluate or compare items or processes. Standards are commonly set in various industries to ensure consistency and reliability.

Examples

• The company follows strict quality standards for all its products.
• She was trained to meet international safety standards.
• This textbook meets the educational standards required by the school.

Synonyms

benchmark • norm • criterion

Antonyms

exception • outlier • anomaly