How to Use "Standard" with Example Sentences

standard (n): a level of quality that is considered acceptable

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Used with adjectives:

"Education is barely reaching decent standards."
(decent, acceptable, adequate, reasonable)

"He has high standards when it comes to cleaning."
(high, low, poor, minimum)

"The building needs to be brought up to modern standards."
(modern, current, proper)

"You must meet certain standards to join the team."
(certain, required, strict, rigorous)

"He expects the work to be done to a professional standard."
(professional)

Used with verbs:

"The company has very high standards."
(has, expects, boasts)

"The teacher clearly defined the class standards."
(defined, developed, established, set)

"The factory finally met environmental standards."
(met, achieved, reached)

"She wants him to maintain strong academic standards."
(maintain, sustain)

"You need to raise your standards a little bit."
(raise, lower)

Used with prepositions:

"Her work is well above standard."
(above, below)

"By today's standards, he is not rich."
(by, according to)

"Schools need to bring the educational system up to standard."
(up to)