VocabJLPT N3
standard
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. standard
  2. 2. criterion
A standard, criterion, or benchmark used to evaluate or measure something. It is used when setting rules or levels that something must meet. For example, safety standards or a grading criterion.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

What standard would actually feel fair to everyone?

Sentence 2

In other words, without a standard, you can't make a judgment.

Sentence 3

So basically, there's no single standard for what's right.

Sentence 4

What standard are you using to define "normal"?

Sentence 5

The inspection results showed it failed to meet safety standards.