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substandard


sub·stan·dard

adj \ˌsəb-ˈstan-dərd\

Definition of SUBSTANDARD

: deviating from or falling short of a standard or norm: as a : of a quality lower than that prescribed by law <substandard housing> b : conforming to a pattern of linguistic usage existing within a speech community but not that of the prestige group in that community c : constituting a greater than normal risk to an insurer

Examples of SUBSTANDARD

  1. <a teacher who rejects substandard work without hesitation>

First Known Use of SUBSTANDARD

1897

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