Pamantayan (en. Standard)

pah-mahn-tah-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A basis or measure used to assess quality or capability.
The standard of education must be maintained in all schools.
Ang pamantayan ng edukasyon ay kinakailangang mapanatili sa lahat ng paaralan.
A rule or principle that serves as a guide in processes or activities.
Health standards are strictly followed in the hospital.
Ang mga pamantayan sa kalinisan ay mahigpit na sinusunod sa ospital.
A level that must be attained or observed in any field.
The standards for researchers are stated in their research report.
Ang pamantayan para sa mga mananaliksik ay nakasaad sa ulat ng kanilang pagsasaliksik.

Etymology

from the root word 'ama' meaning 'basis' or 'standard'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quality standard
basis for evaluating the quality of something
pamantayan ng kalidad
comply with the standard
to adhere to set rules or criteria
sumunod sa pamantayan

Related Words

standards
Guidelines that serve as a guide for programs and projects.
standards
qualifications
The attributes or levels required to meet a standard.
kwalipikasyon

Slang Meanings

standard by which skill or quality is measured
We should follow the project's standards to achieve good results.
Dapat nating sundin ang pamantayan ng proyekto para makamit ang magandang resulta.
basis for decision-making or selection
His experience was the standard in choosing him as a leader.
Ang kanyang karanasan ang naging pamantayan sa pagpili sa kanya bilang lider.
category or level to be achieved
Students need to meet the school's standards.
Ang mga estudyante ay kailangang tumugma sa pamantayan ng paaralan.