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standards

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈstændədz/
General-American: /ˈstændɚdz/
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CMU ARPABET: S T AE1 N D ER0 D Z Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

noun

Meaning 1

plural of standard

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

Examples

There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.

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noun

Meaning 2

Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

by my standards
moral standards
The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days.

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Derived and related words

Derived: almost standards mode, standards and practices, standards compliance, standards compliant, standards organization

Related: none provided

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Hyphenation and homophones

Hyphenation: stan·dards

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