Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

double standard

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.72 in modern English

Syllables
dou-ble -s-tan-dard
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The situation where two groups or individuals are the same in pertinent ways, but one is condemned for it while the other is excused.

noun

A pair of monetary values, i.e. a gold standard and a silver standard, both of which are legal tender.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

double standards (plural)

Phrases

double standardist special pleading

Frequently Paired Words

special pleading

Questions

What does double standard mean?
The situation where two groups or individuals are the same in pertinent ways, but one is condemned for it while the other is excused.

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