Professional Standards

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'acceptable' describes something that is able to be accepted or approved

• The quality control team deemed the product to be of acceptable quality.
• As long as the party starts at an acceptable time, I'll be there.
• I'm only gonna hang out with people who are chill and acceptable.
• Her behavior was not acceptable and crossed a line.

adjective having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

• The lawyer demonstrated that she was a competent professional during the trial.
• He's a really competent guy when it comes to fixing cars.
• She's a total boss, so competent at her job.
• The orchestra conductor was like a competent captain steering the ship of music.

noun a general rule, principle, or piece of advice to follow

• The company policy manual clearly outlines the guideline for employee conduct.
• Make sure to follow the guideline for submitting your expenses to get reimbursed.
• I always try to stick to the guideline when it comes to meal prep.
• In life, there is no set guideline for success, everyone's journey is different.

noun a noun that refers to a corrupt or depraved act or behavior

• The court found the defendant guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude.
• I can't believe he would stoop to such moral turpitude.
• That guy's actions are straight up moral turpitude.
• The corruption in that organization is like a breeding ground for moral turpitude.

verb to bind or compel someone to a particular course of action

adjective feeling bound or compelled to do something

• As a citizen, you are obligated to follow the laws of the country.
• I feel obligated to help my friend move this weekend.
• I'm not obligated to do anything for you, so stop asking.
• She felt obligated to carry the weight of her family's expectations on her shoulders.

noun a formal approval or permission to engage in a particular activity or profession

• Obtaining licensure is a crucial step in becoming a professional in many fields.
• You need to get your licensure sorted out before you can start working.
• I finally got my licensure paperwork done, so now I'm official!
• Having licensure is like having a key that unlocks many opportunities in your career.

verb to officially recognize or approve of someone or something as meeting certain standards or requirements

• The university accredits certain programs to ensure they meet educational standards.
• The organization accredits schools to make sure they are providing quality education.
• I heard that company accredits only the best employees for promotions.
• Her hard work and dedication accredits her success in the industry.