standards

Definitions

A level of quality or attainment that is accepted as a norm or benchmark.

A required or agreed-upon specification, rule, or principle used as a basis for comparison.

A moral principle or code of conduct that guides behavior.

Examples

The company maintains high standards for all of its products.

She refused to lower her standards just to fit in with the group.

Synonyms

benchmarks criteria norms guidelines principles yardsticks models

Antonyms

aberrations anomalies irregularities exceptions deviations outliers nonconformities