standard
noun
something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
standards
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pluralof standard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But it can insist on transparency where legally possible, investigate the history of the allegations and examine whether officials are adhering to the standards that protect prosecutorial independence.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The Finnish Immigration Service said all asylum decisions were based on international refugee law standards, and the share of Russian citizens receiving asylum was in line with EU averages.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
By the standards of “Street Fighter,” Ken and Ryu are actually fairly normal — this is a bizarro universe in which Bison dresses like a Nazi fashionista, complete with flowing cape and a peaked cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Here she writes of a persnickety English couple, freshly retired, who yearn to meet people with the same interests and standards as themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
They had plenty of both, according to the standards of their own time.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
