Professional Standards Vocabulary

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

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

• The rules must be followed according to Hoyle in order to maintain order in the organization.
• We have to do it according to Hoyle or else we'll get in trouble.
• Do it the right way, according to Hoyle, or don't do it at all.
• She always plays by the rules, according to Hoyle, even in difficult situations.

verb to violate or go against a rule, law, or principle

• The company's actions contravene the terms of the contract.
• You're going to contravene the rules if you keep parking there.
• Don't contravene the boss's orders, or you'll get in trouble.
• His reckless behavior seemed to contravene all sense of logic.

adjective rigorous and strict in requirements

• The job required an exacting attention to detail.
• She has very exacting standards when it comes to cleanliness.
• I can't believe how exacting the teacher is with our assignments.
• Meeting his exacting standards felt like trying to hit a moving target.