standard

//ˈstændərd//

Nouns
B1

Translation

standard

Definition

A standard is an accepted or established level of quality, measure, or model used as a basis for comparison or judgment. It represents a norm or benchmark that is widely recognized and often formally agreed upon. Standards are crucial in fields like education, manufacturing, and science to ensure consistency, safety, and fairness. The word can also function as an adjective to describe something that meets this usual or expected level, such as 'standard procedure' or 'standard size.' While 'standard' has other meanings, its core sense relates to a common reference point.

Example

  • This product meets the highest safety standards.

    Bu ürün en yüksek güvenlik standartlarını karşılıyor.

  • The school has very high academic standards.

    Okulun çok yüksek akademik standartları var.

  • What is the standard procedure for filing a complaint?

    Bir şikayet dilekçesi vermenin standart prosedürü nedir?

  • The kilogram is a standard unit of mass.

    Kilogram, kütlenin standart bir birimidir.

  • Her work is not up to the company's usual standard.

    Onun işi şirketin olağan standardına uymuyor.

  • They are trying to set a new standard for customer service.

    Müşteri hizmetleri için yeni bir standart belirlemeye çalışıyorlar.

  • The room was furnished with standard hotel furniture.

    Oda, standart otel mobilyalarıyla döşenmişti.

  • We compare all our results against a gold standard.

    Tüm sonuçlarımızı bir altın standarda karşılaştırıyoruz.

  • The standard version of the software is free.

    Yazılımın standart sürümü ücretsizdir.

  • Living standards have improved greatly in the last decade.

    Yaşam standartları son on yılda büyük ölçüde iyileşti.

Synonyms

norm
benchmark
criterion
specification

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