standard

Example Sentences

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Lydia demanded an explanation, and when the one given didn’t meet her standards, she threatened to pull Ginny from Shady Glen if the Person from Corporate didn’t arrange a meeting with the two families.

From Literature

The rules set out the safety standards helmets must meet and have stipulations about the shape.

From BBC

The government's proposed changes would extend the standard wait to qualify for settlement to 10 years, although there would be criteria which could lengthen or shorten it.

From BBC

Universities should focus more attention in integrating industry standards of competence into their curriculum.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although the technology has been around for several years, it has not yet become a standard tool in neuroscience research.

From Science Daily