living standard
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of living standard
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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The Department for Work and Pensions at Westminster currently defines it based on the living standard an average income could buy in the year ending in March 2011.
From BBC • May 15, 2025
UAW leadership is demanding living standard improvements, the elimination of the two-tiered employment system as well as a historic 40% wage increase.
From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2023
Despite efforts to align income, employees in former East Germany still make less money and have a lower living standard.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 2023
A whopping 96% felt their living standard was better than their parents' at the same age.
From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2023
But she should always remember the girl who is not living at home, and should feel that it is her duty not to lower this girl's wages below a living standard.
From The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance by Willison, Marjory MacMurchy, Lady
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