Standards

Established norms ensuring consistency, quality, safety, and efficiency.

The term 'standard' derives from the Old English word 'stānding,' meaning established or fixed.

Standards are like rules that help things be the same and work well, like how a ruler always measures the same length.

The word 'standard' comes from the Latin word 'stadium,' referring to a foot length used as a measurement
Many standards are voluntary, but some are legally required
ISO 9001 is a widely used standard for quality management systems

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