Noun

standards

  1. Plural form of standard.

Adverb

standards

  1. (plural form only): Pertaining to standards, concerned with standards, specific to standards.
    There is some sign of disparate standards bodies becoming more closely aligned.

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Mon Feb 15 11:28:52 2010

A technical standard is an established norm or requirement. It is usually a formal document that establishes uniform engineering or technical criteria, methods, processes and practices. In contrast, a custom, convention, company product, corporate standard, etc which becomes generally accepted and dominant is often called a de facto standard.

A technical standard can also be a controlled artifact or similar formal means used for calibration. Reference Standards and certified reference materials have an assigned value by direct comparison with a reference base. A primary standard is usually under the jurisdiction of a national standards body. Secondary, tertiary, check standards and standard materials may be used for reference in a metrology system. A key requirement in this case is (metrological) traceability, an unbroken paper trail of calibrations back to the primary standard.

A technical standard may be developed privately or unilaterally, for example by a corporation, regulatory body, military, etc. Standards can also be developed by groups such as trade unions, and trade associations. Standards organizations often have more diverse input and usually develop voluntary standards: these might become mandatory if adopted by a government, business contract, etc.

The standardization process may be by edict or may involve the formal consensus of technical experts.

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Sat Feb 13 03:45:55 2010

What are the fuel efficiency standards for a car to be considered a low emission / energy-efficient vehicle?
Q. My state is in the process of passing legislation which allows low emission / energy-efficient vehicles to drive in the HOV lane. What are the low emission and energy-efficient standards in MPG? My car gets about 29-32 MPG. Would it qualify?
Asked by Kimber01 - Fri Mar 14 10:21:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Low emission is very different than energy efficiency. Your car would not qualify for energy efficiency. You would have to see the legislation to see what standards are required but I would guess closer to 50mpg. Low emission vehicles would probably fall into the category of electric, hydrogen or hybrid vehicles.
Answered by Lab - Fri Mar 14 10:44:48 2008

What are the minimum standards to look for, when it comes to women?
Q. I know I have a extremely high standards when it comes to women. I am just wondering if I am the only one that looks for every single one of these qualities. Please mention anything and everything a female must posses to be worth the effort.
Asked by Eto For Life - Wed Oct 28 23:41:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, it would be nice if she wasn't a psychotic axe murderer, I suppose. Other than that, what a guy looks for depends on the guy. One question though, do you hold yourself to the same high standards they are expected to hold to?
Answered by Bill - Wed Oct 28 23:47:14 2009

Where can I find Industry standards for engineering deliverable manhours?
Q. Ex. AutoCad, 2-D, 3-D? I work for an engineering-design firm, and we are looking to get an idea on what the standards are for the engineering side of the work to create better engineering estimates. Is there a book or website to find these at, or does anyone happen to know them?
Asked by Josh B - Tue Feb 17 11:28:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Contact: American Society of Professional Engineers Dept.of Labor - re: Bacon/Davis Act Institute of Design and Construction, Bklyn, NY Cooper Union University, New York, NY F.L. Wright Foundation, Scottsdale, Arizona Practicing Law Institute, New York, NY
Answered by Joseph P - Tue Feb 17 11:54:06 2009

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