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Pronunciation / Transliteration: standard
"Questo è lo standard qualitativo richiesto."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.
"Their work does not meet the required company standard."
- 1
Used or accepted as normal or average.
"English is the standard language for international aviation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'standhard', combining 'standan' (to stand) and 'heard' (firm, hard), originally referring to a military flag or banner that stood firmly fixed in one place. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a physical rallying point to a recognized measure of quality, authority, or model to be followed.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Standard" is said worldwide
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norme
Transliteration: norm
"Ce produit respecte toutes les normes de sécurité."
Standard
Transliteration: standard
"Das ist ein hoher technischer Standard."
standard
Transliteration: standard
"Questo è lo standard qualitativo richiesto."
estándar
Transliteration: estándar
"Este modelo cumple con el estándar internacional."
padrão
Transliteration: padrao
"O serviço manteve um alto nível de qualidade."
मानक
Transliteration: manak
"यह उत्पाद उच्च गुणवत्ता का मानक पूरा करता है।"
标准
Transliteration: biāozhǔn
"这个产品符合国际标准。"
표준
Transliteration: pyojun
"이 제품은 국제 표준을 충족합니다."
標準
Transliteration: hyōjun
"この製品は国際基準を満たしています。"
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