noun
- levels of quality or achievement that are considered acceptable or desirable
- moral principles or rules of behavior
- flags or banners, especially military or ceremonial ones
Usage: formal
Examples
- The school has high academic standards for all students.
- Safety standards in the factory must be strictly followed.
- She refuses to compromise her moral standards.
- The company’s ethical standards guide all business decisions.
- The regiment carried their standards into battle.
- Industry standards ensure product quality and compatibility.
- His work doesn’t meet professional standards.