standard
gb/stˈændɚd/ us/stˈændɚd/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1500
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
entity
1
accepted quality level or rule
An accepted level of quality or rule that people use to compare things.
Muundo wa matumizi:
meet/maintain/set [a/the] standard
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'standard' with 'average'; 'standard' refers to an accepted quality level, not the statistical middle value.
Visawe
benchmark (Often used in business or technical contexts to mean a point of reference for measurement.)
Vinyume
exception (Something that does not follow the usual rule or accepted quality level.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
high standard
|industry standard
|set a standard
|meet the standard
|fall below standard
Mada
business
|education
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[a/the] standard [noun]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'standard' with 'basic'; 'basic' can mean simple or minimal, while 'standard' means normal or expected.
Visawe
regular (Informal synonym implying common or normal, without special features.)
Vinyume
special (Something different from the normal or usual type.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
standard procedure
|standard size
|standard form
|standard practice
Mada
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- We followed the standard procedure for repairs.
- This model comes with the standard features.
- The document should be typed in standard format.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We use the standard method here.
- This is the standard size for clothes.
- Follow the standard rules.
Nomino
B2
entity
3
flag representing a group or army
A flag that shows the symbol of a group, especially an army.
Visawe
banner (General term for a flag used as a symbol.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
military standard
|royal standard
Mada
history
|military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The soldiers marched under the king's standard.
- The royal standard was raised above the castle.
- They fought to defend their standard.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The army carried its standard into battle.
- The king's standard was on the tower.
- They lost their standard in the war.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
standard
IPA
GB/stˈændɚd/
US/stˈændɚd/
Silabi na mkazo
stand - ard (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (stand)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: standard
Noun
- Base: standard
- Plural: standards
Familia ya neno
Forms
standards
noun
Related words
standardize
verb B2
standardization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonstandard
adjective
substandard
adjective
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- The food was not up to standard.
- Your work is finally up to standard.