as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
the gold standard for accurate experimental procedures is the double-blind medication trial
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The caliber of founders building across fintech, logistics, health, and climate is aligned with global standards.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Without those standards in place, that can exacerbate asthma and other health consequences.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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The new decision tree is intended to prevent a repeat of those problems by laying out clear criteria the council must consider before putting another bond package on the ballot.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Approval depends on strict IRS eligibility criteria.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Gold standards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standards. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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