Palantayan (en. Standard)

pa-lan-ta-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A system of measures or standards used to assess the quality of something.
The standard of the product is important to ensure high quality.
Ang palantayan ng produkto ay mahalaga upang matiyak ang mataas na kalidad.
Criteria or guidelines used in making decisions in a particular field.
The assessment standards are based on existing guidelines.
Ang mga palantayan sa pagsusuri ay nakabatay sa mga umiiral na alituntunin.

Etymology

derived from the word 'palanta' meaning task or work, and 'yan' as a pronoun

Common Phrases and Expressions

quality standard
measures to assess the quality of a product or service
palantayan ng kalidad

Related Words

standard
This refers to commonly accepted rules or ideals used to measure quality.
pamantayan
basis
Principles or guidelines used in decision-making.
batayan

Slang Meanings

temporary shelter
We stopped by the palantayan while waiting for the bus.
Dumaan kami sa palantayan habang nag-aabang ng bus.
temporary resting place
People took a break at the palantayan because of the heat of the sun.
Nag-palang tika ang mga tao sa palantayan dahil sa init ng araw.