Word
standards
Phoneticsstan·dards, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstændɝdz/
UK/stˈændədz/
Definitions
01level of quality
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the level of quality or skill that is considered acceptable or normal.
n. a level of quality, achievement, or excellence that is used as a measure or model for others.
“The hotel has very high standards of service and cleanliness.”
“The university is committed to maintaining rigorous academic standards, ensuring that every graduate possesses the necessary skills for professional success.”
Usage
Often used with 'high', 'low', 'rigorous', or 'exacting'.
02moral principles
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. your ideas about what is right, honest, or acceptable behavior.
n. principles of conduct shaped by ideas of morality, decency, and honour.
“He has high moral standards and would never lie to his friends.”
“The scandal forced the public to question the ethical standards of the politicians involved in the decision-making process.”
Synonyms
03official rules
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Technology Formal
n. official rules or requirements that must be followed.
n. an authoritative rule or set of requirements established by a body or by general consent.
“The new car meets all the latest safety standards.”
“The manufacturing plant underwent a thorough inspection to ensure compliance with international environmental standards.”
Usage
Commonly used in the phrases 'meet standards' or 'comply with standards'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “standards” in context.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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