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.