Standard

Document establishing requirements for products or services.

From Old French 'estander' meaning 'flag', from Old Spanish 'bandera' (banner), ultimately from Germanic roots.

A standard is like a rulebook that tells companies how to make products or offer services so they're safe and work well.

The ISO 9001 standard is one of the most widely implemented quality management systems globally
Standards help ensure products from different manufacturers can work together seamlessly
The first formal standards were developed in ancient Egypt to regulate construction

What is a standard? It's a documented agreement on specifications, guidelines, or characteristics
Who creates standards? Organizations like ISO and ANSI develop them
Why are standards important? They ensure consistency, safety, and quality

norm benchmark guideline specification

rule regulation criterion

ISO standard national standard industry standard

quality management system regulatory framework

cultural reference regulatory technical attribute