noun
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standards
Standards (noun) means Rules of behaviour based on a person's sense of right, wrong and honour. Example: “He has high standards and refuses to cheat, even when nobody would find out.”
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Rules of behaviour based on a person's sense of right, wrong and honour.
"He has high standards and refuses to cheat, even when nobody would find out."
"Her moral standards would not let her lie to a friend."
"People with strong personal standards tend to do the right thing when it is hard."
"The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days."
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What is the meaning of standards?
"standards" (noun) means rules of behaviour based on a person's sense of right, wrong and honour.
How do you use standards in a sentence?
Example: "He has high standards and refuses to cheat, even when nobody would find out."
