standard

[ˈstændərd]

Definition:
1. A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated.
2. A level of quality, especially one that people think is acceptable.
3. The ideal in terms of which something can be judged.

Use 'standard' in a sentence:

1. The standard rate of income tax was cut to 23p in the pound.
2. Standards aren't what they used to be.
3. Her work is not up to standard.
4. The landowner insisted on a high standard of landscaping.
5. My father has always had high moral standards.
6. There will be new national standards for hospital cleanliness.
7. His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard.
8. Her work is not up to standard.
9. How can we raise standards in schools?
10. We'll continue to fight for a decent standard of living for our members.
11. It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building.
12. It was a simple meal by Eddie's standards.
13. Some residents accused city officials of applying a double standard.
14. Her latest book isn't up to her usual standard.
15. A standard letter was sent to all candidates.
16. Standard English.
17. The standard of this year's applications is very low.
18. The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards.
19. By day he worked downtown for American Standard.
20. In the shanty towns there are very poor living standards .
21. We insist on the highest standards at all times.
22. Generations of students have learned to parrot the standard explanations.
23. Tonight the nation switches from daylight-saving time to standard time.
24. Standard examples were drummed into students' heads.
25. Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms.
26. the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone)
27. He failed to reach the required standard , and did not qualify for the race.
28. Our buyers insist on high standards of workmanship and materials.
29. It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter.
30. The standard of professional cricket has never been lower.
31. The paper was of non-standard size.
32. We are chiefly concerned with improving educational standards.
33. Her work has been of a consistently high standard.
34. You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live.
35. .systems that were by later standards absurdly primitive.
36. There's been a record number of complaints about the standard of service.
37. There is no general agreement on a standard definition of intelligence.
38. Beauty cannot be measured by any absolute standard.
39. The general standard of racing was abysmal.
40. standard sizes of clothes.
41. They set high standards of customer service.
42. The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline.
43. There is a general public perception that standards in schools are falling.
44. The depth of a standard straight valance is usually about 12 inches.
45. All vehicles come with a CD player as standard .
46. Speaking as a parent, I'm very concerned about standards in education.
47. This standard is easily attainable by most students.
48. The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards .
49. The standard spec includes stainless steel holding tanks.
50. It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping.
51. Her parents expected high standards from her.
52. Who sets the standard for water quality?
53. Several students failed to reach the required standard.
54. The work failed to meet their rigorous standards.
55. This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard.
56. Our first priority is to improve standards.
57. We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.
58. The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service.
59. A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness.
60. The methods of communication used during the war were primitive by today's standards.
61. We aim to maintain high standards of customer care.
62. Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago.
63. Their standard of living is very low.
64. People in this country enjoy a high standard of living.