standard
gb/stˈændɚd/ us/stˈændɚd/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1500
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
accepted quality level or rule
An accepted level of quality or rule that people use to compare things.
Vzorec užití:
meet/maintain/set [a/the] standard
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'standard' with 'average'; 'standard' refers to an accepted quality level, not the statistical middle value.
Synonyma
benchmark (Often used in business or technical contexts to mean a point of reference for measurement.)
Antonyma
exception (Something that does not follow the usual rule or accepted quality level.)
Kolokace
high standard
|industry standard
|set a standard
|meet the standard
|fall below standard
Témata
business
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The hotel maintains a high standard of cleanliness.
- This safety standard is required by law.
- Her work set a new standard for excellence.
- The product failed to meet the industry standard.
Učební příklady
- This school has a high standard of teaching.
- We must meet the safety standard.
- He set a new standard in art.
- The food is not up to standard.
adjective
A2
property
2
normal or usual type
Normal and usual; not special.
Vzorec užití:
[a/the] standard [noun]
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'standard' with 'basic'; 'basic' can mean simple or minimal, while 'standard' means normal or expected.
Synonyma
regular (Informal synonym implying common or normal, without special features.)
Antonyma
special (Something different from the normal or usual type.)
Kolokace
standard procedure
|standard size
|standard form
|standard practice
Témata
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- We followed the standard procedure for repairs.
- This model comes with the standard features.
- The document should be typed in standard format.
Učební příklady
- We use the standard method here.
- This is the standard size for clothes.
- Follow the standard rules.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
3
flag representing a group or army
A flag that shows the symbol of a group, especially an army.
Synonyma
banner (General term for a flag used as a symbol.)
Kolokace
military standard
|royal standard
Témata
history
|military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The soldiers marched under the king's standard.
- The royal standard was raised above the castle.
- They fought to defend their standard.
Učební příklady
- The army carried its standard into battle.
- The king's standard was on the tower.
- They lost their standard in the war.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
standard
IPA
GB/stˈændɚd/
US/stˈændɚd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
stand - ard (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (stand)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: standard
Noun
- Base: standard
- Plural: standards
Příbuzná slova
Forms
standards
noun
Related words
standardize
verb B2
standardization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonstandard
adjective
substandard
adjective
Výrazy
fall below standard
2/fˈɔl bɪlˈoʊ stˈændɚd/
fixed phrase
fail to meet required quality level
To not be as good as is needed or expected.
Příklady
- His latest project fell below standard.
- The service here falls below standard.
set the standard
3/sˈɛt ðə stˈændɚd/
fixed phrase
establish quality level for others
To be so good that other people try to be as good as you.
Příklady
- Her performance set the standard for future competitions.
- This company has set the standard in customer service.
up to standard
1/ˈʌp tə stˈændɚd/
fixed phrase
meeting required quality level
Good enough to meet the required level of quality.
Příklady
- The food was not up to standard.
- Your work is finally up to standard.