the gold standard
noun
1
: a system in which a unit of money (such as the dollar) is equal to a particular amount of gold
The United States was still on the gold standard in the early 20th century.
2
: something that is considered to be the best and that is used to judge the quality or level of other, similar things
This car is the gold standard for luxury automobiles.
the gold standard of stylish resorts
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This new study, led by researchers at the University of Bath in the UK, reviewed data from randomized and controlled trials — often considered the gold standard of clinical evidence — testing CBD in a variety of forms (topical, oral, under the tongue) for chronic pain.
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Ed Cara / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Once considered the gold standard for its simplicity and safety, baby cereal is no longer the default first food recommendation for all babies.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
Sign up for surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons at Surf Diva Surf School, considered the gold standard of surf schools worldwide.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Here’s a closer look at five reasons why podcast advertising has become the gold standard in capturing and retaining consumer attention.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
OpenVPN has long been the gold standard for VPNs, but WireGuard is increasingly popular.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
But critics say an emphasis on profits changed that
Boeing was once known as a company that put engineering excellence ahead of financial performance, and produced planes that were the gold standard in the industry.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Nielsen, the gold standard in audience measurement for decades, is ready to introduce Nielsen One, a new system that will consider usage of media across linear, digital and broadband screens.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
Before being released for wider use in the medical community, the new test’s sensitivity and specificity are derived by comparing the new test’s results to the gold standard.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2024
Ed Cara / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024
Once considered the gold standard for its simplicity and safety, baby cereal is no longer the default first food recommendation for all babies.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
Sign up for surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons at Surf Diva Surf School, considered the gold standard of surf schools worldwide.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
Here’s a closer look at five reasons why podcast advertising has become the gold standard in capturing and retaining consumer attention.
—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
OpenVPN has long been the gold standard for VPNs, but WireGuard is increasingly popular.
—PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
But critics say an emphasis on profits changed that
Boeing was once known as a company that put engineering excellence ahead of financial performance, and produced planes that were the gold standard in the industry.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Nielsen, the gold standard in audience measurement for decades, is ready to introduce Nielsen One, a new system that will consider usage of media across linear, digital and broadband screens.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
Before being released for wider use in the medical community, the new test’s sensitivity and specificity are derived by comparing the new test’s results to the gold standard.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2024
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