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From the Macmillan dictionary:
Definition of standard(s):
COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABLE a level of quality or achievement, especially one that people generally consider normal or acceptable
standard of: higher standards of service in hospitals
raise/improve/lower standards: What can be done to raise standards in schools?
meet/achieve/conform to/comply with standards: They must supply water that complies with medical health standards.
set (someone) a standard: He sets himself high standards.
Laurence Olivier set the standard for (=was the best example of) acting in the 20th century.
below/not up to standard: The food was not up to standard.
of a high/low standard: She always produces work of a high standard.
I think people are confusing Standards with requirements, laws, and minimum acceptable standards.
Ted
Definition of standard(s):
COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABLE a level of quality or achievement, especially one that people generally consider normal or acceptable
standard of: higher standards of service in hospitals
raise/improve/lower standards: What can be done to raise standards in schools?
meet/achieve/conform to/comply with standards: They must supply water that complies with medical health standards.
set (someone) a standard: He sets himself high standards.
Laurence Olivier set the standard for (=was the best example of) acting in the 20th century.
below/not up to standard: The food was not up to standard.
of a high/low standard: She always produces work of a high standard.
I think people are confusing Standards with requirements, laws, and minimum acceptable standards.
Ted