standards

nouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈstændədz//
United States//ˈstændɚdz//

Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.

noun

1
Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.
by my standards
moral standards
The behaviour of these kids! Standards are really slipping these days.
2
Also a form of standardplural of standard
There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.

stand-up · Honest; honorable; genuine.standard · Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power,…Standard · Denoting the name of a universal language in various works.

standards · Principles of conduct shaped by one's ideas of morality, decency and honor.

standby · A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining…standing · Erect, not cut down.Standing · A surname.

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