Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with standard in American Collocation
standard
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
good
Our reputation is your guarantee of the highest standards.
difficult to achieve
We will work on your vehicle until it meets our exacting standards.
not good
Internet-based review sites are generally of a very poor standard.
good enough
A teacher must ensure a reasonable standard of discipline.
required
Strict minimum standards for energy efficiency apply.
shared or agreed
The Consortium has agreed common standards of rented housing across its members.
usual
I enjoyed the gig but thought the sound wasn’t up to the usual standard.
applying across a particular area
National standards for food safety are being developed.
of a particular type
The role of the organization is to maintain professional standards.
improving
A big investment in education has led to rapidly rising standards in our schools.
getting worse
With its corrupt government, weak economy, and declining standards of literacy, the country was in a mess.
set or introduce a standard
Florence Nightingale was a nurse who set new standards for treatment and hygiene.
do what is necessary to achieve a standard
Companies have been expelled from membership for failing to meet the standards required.
do better than a standard requires
All our products far exceed the appropriate safety standards, giving you added peace of mind.
keep to a standard
The company needs to maintain standards through a period of growth.
raise standards
We work to raise standards in education and develop the skills of the nation.
lower standards
The nursing profession cannot afford to lower its standards.
impose a standard
The Environment Agency enforces water quality standards.
require a standard
We expect the same academic standards of mature students and school leavers.