standards

stan·dards
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UK/ˈstændədz/US/ˈstændɚdz/

noun

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

“by my standards”

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural 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.

    by my standards

    2 more examples

    moral standards

    The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days.

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APA

standards. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/standards

MLA

“standards.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/standards. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “standards,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/standards.

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