set a standard

This page is about the collocation set a standard

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to set or establish a certain level of quality

For example

  • Which department sets the standard for water and air quality in the city?

  • Our captain sets a very high standard in terms of effort and commitment.

Note:
A related collocation is "set an example"

Quick Quiz

If a diving coach sets high standards, he expects his divers to

a. dive very well

b. dive fairly well

c. dive from great heights
a) dive very well b) dive fairly well c) dive from great heights

Contributor: Matt Errey