standard
Example Sentences
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“What you see here is a classic double standard,” Theodora said.
From Los Angeles Times
But excellence is always a relative standard, not an absolute one.
The PCAOB, which regulates the accounting firms that audit U.S.-listed companies, sets audit standards, inspects audits and disciplines firms for violations.
Unlike other religious communities, there are insufficient standards for accreditation, discipline, oversight and accountability.
Whoever buys the Owls will face a great deal more expenditure to bring the Hillsborough stadium and the training ground up to modern standards.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
