Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for standard. Search instead for standardi.
Definitions

standard

[stan-derd] / ˈstæn dərd /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

That milestone requires a significance of five standard deviations.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026

Clancy's defence team argued to dismiss the case against her due to double jeopardy - a legal standard that prevents a person from being tried for the same crime twice.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

“State laws—California, Colorado, New York, Texas—are the operating standard, not a placeholder.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

But "GTA III" set the standard in 2001 for what games could be like, offering a combination of a three-dimensional open world, advanced graphics and gameplay that won widespread critical acclaim and legions of fans.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

Plus, they were all too aware of the double standard being laid down between the loggers and the tourists.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

"At the moment, I don't feel that we meet those standards and, as a former serving officer, I really mind it when those who wear the uniform now don't feel safe, respected or valued."

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

He is known to be a demanding boss who expects staff to work long hours and to high standards.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

These sort of scandals are where the double standards of corporate governance come in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

That group was also frustrated with Bass, saying she failed to require certain labor standards for construction workers in Executive Directive 1, her initiative to fast-track the construction of affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2026

The head butler ruled the house servants and maintained the high standards Washington set for a perfectly ordered household.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis


Vocabulary lists containing standard

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com