as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
this essay will be the yardstick by which I grade the others
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Noun
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Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025 -
The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Engage your internal stakeholders to define and implement new decision criteria, and communicate it to existing and prospective employees.—
Lyssa Hansard,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Regularly research salary benchmarks for your industry and experience level.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet the reliance on universal benchmarks has widened the disconnect between bodies and their measurements.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.—
Manvir Singh,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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His 18 outfield assists were tied for third most in team history, and early defensive metrics graded his range in left as superb.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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