Engineering Standards

adjective Describing the quality of something as satisfactory or acceptable.

adverb Modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate that something is done to a satisfactory or acceptable degree.

• The quality of the product was good enough for us to proceed with the partnership.
• I think my presentation was good enough to impress the clients.
• Her excuse wasn't good enough for skipping the meeting.
• Sometimes good enough is better than perfect in certain situations.

noun a strong fence at the side of a road or in a dangerous place to prevent people from falling off

• The guardrail along the highway is designed to prevent vehicles from going off the road.
• Make sure you stay on the right side of the guardrail when walking on the bridge.
• I almost hit the guardrail when I took that sharp turn on the road.
• The guardrail of his emotions finally broke, and he couldn't hold back his tears.

noun a specific aspect or detail

adverb in a manner that covers all aspects or details

• The new employee was exemplary in all respects, from punctuality to work ethic.
• She aced the exam in all respects, even the tricky multiple-choice questions.
• That party was lit in all respects - great music, awesome people, and free food!
• The painting captured the essence of nature in all respects, from colors to textures.

noun A requirement or necessity

verb Expressing necessity or obligation

• In order to pass the exam, students must study diligently.
• You must try this new restaurant, the food is amazing!
• I must say, that party was lit last night.
• To truly understand the meaning of the poem, one must read between the lines.

adverb in a proper manner or way

• It is important to properly cite sources in academic writing.
• Make sure you cook the pasta properly so it's not too mushy.
• I can't believe she didn't properly lock the door before leaving.
• In order to succeed, you must properly plant the seeds of hard work and dedication.

adjective describes a person who has the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity

• She is a highly qualified candidate with a master's degree in engineering.
• I heard he's a really qualified mechanic who can fix any car issue.
• That guy is super qualified to DJ at the party tonight.
• Her years of experience have qualified her as a seasoned professional in the industry.

noun a person who is below average in intelligence or development

adjective below the normal or average level

• The psychologist diagnosed the patient with subnormal cognitive abilities.
• Some people may consider his behavior to be subnormal, but I think he's just unique.
• She thinks she's so cool, but really she's just subnormal.
• The team's performance was subnormal compared to their usual standards.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb and indicates the manner, place, time, or degree of an action

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is important to always stay within bounds of the law.
• Just make sure you're within bounds when you're playing the game.
• Don't worry, we'll keep things within bounds so we don't get in trouble.
• Her creativity knows no bounds, but she always stays within bounds of reason.

noun a standard measurement of the distance between the two rails on a railroad track, typically wider than the standard gauge

adjective describing something that is wider or broader than usual or standard

• The new railway line was constructed with a broad gauge to accommodate heavier trains.
• The trains on this track are running on a broad gauge, so they can carry more goods.
• I heard they're switching to a broad gauge on that route, so the trains will be faster.
• Having a broad gauge perspective allows you to see the bigger picture in any situation.

noun SMCP can also refer to 'Standardized Management Control Protocol', which is a noun used in the context of networking and information technology.

adjective SMCP can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to social media content provision.

• The SMCP methodology is widely used in project management to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• I heard that the SMCP approach can really help streamline our work processes.
• Let's try out that new SMCP thing everyone's been talking about.
• Using SMCP is like having a roadmap to success in project management.

noun a person who specializes in the science of measurement, particularly in the field of metrology

• The metrologist was responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all measurements in the laboratory.
• The metrologist is the go-to person for making sure all the measurements are on point.
• The metrologist is like the measurement wizard, always making sure everything is just right.
• In a world of uncertainties, the metrologist is the beacon of precision and accuracy.