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 state spent more than $20 billion without uniform standards to measure effectiveness.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026 -
In Hong Kong, this positions MKS to contribute to the HKPMCC’s governance and system design, ensuring interoperability with global standards.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Key criteria include structural correctness, muscling, volume, and overall balance.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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States and institutions will need robust data systems to track completion, placement and earnings outcomes for short-term programs, and eligibility criteria that prioritize work-aligned, stackable credentials connected to broader career ladders.—
Matt Gandal,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Gold standards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gold%20standards. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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