standard
gb/stˈændɚd/ us/stˈændɚd/
A2
Englanti
~ 1500
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B1
entity
1
accepted quality level or rule
An accepted level of quality or rule that people use to compare things.
Käyttömalli:
meet/maintain/set [a/the] standard
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'standard' with 'average'; 'standard' refers to an accepted quality level, not the statistical middle value.
Synonyymit
benchmark (Often used in business or technical contexts to mean a point of reference for measurement.)
Antonyymit
exception (Something that does not follow the usual rule or accepted quality level.)
Kollokaatiot
high standard
|industry standard
|set a standard
|meet the standard
|fall below standard
Teemat
business
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Käyttömalli:
[a/the] standard [noun]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse 'standard' with 'basic'; 'basic' can mean simple or minimal, while 'standard' means normal or expected.
Synonyymit
regular (Informal synonym implying common or normal, without special features.)
Antonyymit
special (Something different from the normal or usual type.)
Kollokaatiot
standard procedure
|standard size
|standard form
|standard practice
Teemat
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- We followed the standard procedure for repairs.
- This model comes with the standard features.
- The document should be typed in standard format.
Oppijaesimerkit
- We use the standard method here.
- This is the standard size for clothes.
- Follow the standard rules.
Substantiivi
B2
entity
3
flag representing a group or army
A flag that shows the symbol of a group, especially an army.
Synonyymit
banner (General term for a flag used as a symbol.)
Kollokaatiot
military standard
|royal standard
Teemat
history
|military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- The soldiers marched under the king's standard.
- The royal standard was raised above the castle.
- They fought to defend their standard.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The army carried its standard into battle.
- The king's standard was on the tower.
- They lost their standard in the war.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
standard
IPA
GB/stˈændɚd/
US/stˈændɚd/
Tavut ja painotus
stand - ard (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (stand)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: standard
Noun
- Base: standard
- Plural: standards
Sanaperhe
Forms
standards
noun
Related words
standardize
verb B2
standardization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonstandard
adjective
substandard
adjective
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- The food was not up to standard.
- Your work is finally up to standard.