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STANDARDS

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Standards.

How to pronounce standards:

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Standards - as an adjective

Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

Example: "Windows of standard width"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonstandard13

Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

Example: "A standard reference work"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonstandard13

Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

Example: "Standard (american) english"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
received14
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonstandard13

Standards - as a noun

A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

Example: "The schools comply with federal standards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criterion11measure9touchstone15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metric10system of measurement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ideal in terms of which something can be judged

Example: "They live by the standards of their community"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criterion11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ideal6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A board measure = 1980 board feet

The value behind the money in a monetary system

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monetary standard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
value8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

Example: "Distance was marked by standards every mile"

Any distinctive flag

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banner8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flag8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Standards - as an adjective satellite

Commonly used or supplied

Example: "Standard procedure"

Regularly and widely used or sold

Example: "A standard size"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stock11

Example Sentences

"The company's high standards for quality control ensure that every product meets their strict requirements."
"As a teacher, it's important for me to maintain high standards for my students' academic performance."
"The restaurant follows industry standards for food safety and hygiene."
"The government has set certain standards for air quality to protect the environment and public health."
"The fashion industry often sets unrealistic beauty standards that can be harmful to individuals' self-esteem."
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Word Game Points

Is STANDARDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, standards is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STANDARDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STANDARDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, standards is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STANDARDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STANDARDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, standards is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STANDARDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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