standards

/ˈstændədz/

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Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nguyên tắc ứng xử dựa trên ý thức về đạo đức, trang nhã và danh dự

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Noun

Examples

by my standards

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “standards” mean?

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

Is “standards” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.