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standards

CEFR: B2

Levels of quality, attainment, or ethical norms that are accepted as normal or desirable (plural).

Synonyms

benchmarks
criteria

Common Collocations

high standards
meet standards
ethical standards

Example Sentence

Rigorous accreditation standards ensure patient safety across municipal hospital networks.

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