standards Meaning & Definition
What Does Standards Mean?
As a noun, standards means plural of standard. It is also used to mean Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor. As an adjective, it means Pertaining to standards, concerned with standards, specific to standards.
Quick Facts About Standards
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈstændədz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Standards Definition (Noun)
- plural of standard
There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.
- Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.
by my standards
Noun
- A principle or example or measure used for comparison.
- A vertical pole with something at its apex.
- A manual transmission vehicle.
- The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla.
- An inverted knee timber placed upon the deck instead of beneath it, with its vertical branch turned upward from that which lies horizontally.
- A large drinking cup.
- Standard idiom, a prestigious or standardized language variety; standard language
Standards as an Adjective
- Pertaining to standards, concerned with standards, specific to standards.
There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.
Synonyms of Standards
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Standards synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Standards
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Standards in a Sentence
There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.
by my standards
moral standards
The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days.
Word Forms & Grammar
standards
Standards Pronunciation
Standards is pronounced //ˈstændədz// and has 1 syllable.