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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“State Farm expects its external counsel to conform to the highest level of ethical standards and professionalism, including in their use of AI and confirming the accuracy of all legal filings,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
While races in road cycling are set up by independent organisers, the UCI oversees most of the events and can set standards for race management.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
There is something genuinely quite heartbreaking about watching Panettiere, a young woman just coming to understand Hollywood industry standards, repeat the sickly refrains of a similarly demanding profession.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Each claim is held to technical, legal, and evidence standards set by insurers, not the property owner,” it says.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Even by the standards of Wall Street villains whose character flaws wind up being exaggerated to fit the crime, Cassano, in the retelling, became a cartoon monster.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
