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standard · noun /ˈstæn.dərd/Full view
Nouns: standard, standardization
Adjectives: standard, standardized, substandard
Verbs: standardize
standard (QUALITY)
B2 C or U a level of quality, especially a level that is acceptable
Dictionary examples:

safety standards

His work was below/above standard.

She sets very high standards for herself.

That’s not their usual high standard of service.

Learner example:

In conclusion, I hope that my ideas will help to improve [the] standards of this café and will bring more customers [in] the future. (First Certificate in English; B2; Czech)

standard of living
B2 how much money and comfort someone has
Dictionary example:

a low/high standard of living

Learner example:

I think we would have a better standard of living if we had this situation. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

standard (BEHAVIOR)
C2 usually plural a level of behavior, especially a level that is acceptable
Dictionary example:

high moral standards

Learner example:

According to my moral standards, adults should not take advantage of children's lack of experience and they should certainly not incite them to tell lies and betray others. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swiss German)

standard · adjective /ˈstæn.dərd/
Nouns: standard, standardization
Adjectives: standard, standardized, substandard
Verbs: standardize
standard
B2 usual rather than special, especially when thought of as being correct or acceptable
Dictionary examples:

a standard contract

This is a standard medical text.

These are standard procedures for handling radioactive waste.

The meter is the standard unit for measuring length in the SI system.

Learner example:

It should be a standard price. (First Certificate in English; B2; Thai)

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