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standard
Något som används som en vanlig eller accepterad norm för hur saker ska vara eller göras.
Definition & meaning
Standard is a Swedish noun meaning a norm, benchmark, or accepted level. It can refer to a set of rules or requirements, or to the level of quality something has.
It can also mean a flag or banner, especially in historical or ceremonial contexts.
In compounds, standard- often means regular, default, or supplied as normal.
Grammar & word origin
Standard is a common-gender noun: en standard. Its forms are standarden (the standard), standarder (standards), and standarderna (the standards).
The word came into Swedish through German or English. Its historical sense of “flag” is older than its modern sense of a norm or level.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms depend on the meaning:
- norm means an accepted rule or usual way of doing something.
- måttstock is a benchmark used to assess or compare something.
- nivå refers more generally to a level, such as a level of quality.
- fana and flagga mean a banner or flag, matching the historical sense.
There is no single direct antonym. Depending on context, avvikelse (“deviation”) can contrast with a standard as a norm, while låg standard (“low standard”) contrasts with hög standard (“high standard”) when discussing quality.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Den här bilen har en hög standard.noun
This car has a high standard.
Vilken standard vill du ha på rummet?noun
Which standard do you want for the room?
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