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bog-standard

British

adjective

informal completely ordinary; run-of-the-mill

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Courses will take weeks and leave graduates with industry-standard certifications in high-demand fields such as electrical work, mechanical systems and plumbing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Avid Technology, the editing software company behind industry-standard platforms like Media Composer and Pro Tools, inked a multiyear AI deal with Google Cloud.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I’d still favor using industry-standard protocols, like OpenVPN, but given that ExpressVPN has open-sourced the protocol, it makes me less wary about using it.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The bus operator said it could not agree conditions attached to the new deals which the local authority said were "industry-standard".

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

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