Dictionary

standards en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈstændɚdz/ (General-American)
• (US) audio
• /ˈstændədz/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Meanings

1. (form-of, plural) plural of standard
   form of standard
   • There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.
2. Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.
   • The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days.
   • by my standards
   • moral standards

Deriveds

standards organization · standards compliance · standards compliant · standards and practices · almost standards mode