Antonyms for standards

Grammar : Noun

Spell : stan-derd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstæn dərd

Definition of standards

Origin : mid-12c., "flag or other conspicuous object to serve as a rallying point for a military force," from Old French estandart, probably from Frankish *standhard, literally "stand fast or firm," a compound of words similar to Gothic standan "to stand" (see stand) and hardus "hard" (see hard). So called because the flag was fixed to a pole or spear and stuck in the ground to stand upright.
The other theory connects the Old French word to estendre "to stretch out," from Latin extendere (see extend). Meaning "unit of measure" is early 14c., from Anglo-French, where it was used 13c., and is perhaps metaphoric, the royal standard coming to stand for royal authority in matters like setting weights and measures. Hence the meaning "authoritative or recognized exemplar of quality or correctness" (late 15c.).
Meaning "rule, principal or means of judgment" is from 1560s. That of "definite level of attainment" is attested from 1711 (e.g. standard of living, 1903). Some senses (e.g. "upright pole," mid-15c.) seem to be influenced by stand (v.). Standard-bearer in the figurative sense is from 1560s.

noun guideline, principle
noun flag

Example sentences :

He supposed he was ignorant, according to Eastern standards.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

But Bessie had the standards of an open-handed people to whom economy was not a virtue.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

When the hunt was over, in came a long procession with banners and standards.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

In a brilliant action the army of Manoury took three standards.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Presently the Austrian standards were brought up from the gorge.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

The first job is to make the frame or standards, and this is in one piece.
Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

As they emerged from the Bureau of Standards, Carnes glanced rapidly around.
Extract from : « Poisoned Air » by Sterner St. Paul Meek

There are, as has been indicated, other standards than the number of spindles.
Extract from : « The Fabric of Civilization » by Anonymous

His head's turned for the moment by his fortune and he's lost his standards of what is just.
Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson

In the name of the king I offer to allow you to depart, carrying with you your arms and standards.
Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty

Synonyms for standards

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