noun
- plural of nonstandard; things, forms, or practices that do not conform to an established standard or norm
Usage: usually used in technical, linguistic, or regulatory contexts
Examples
- The quality control team identified several nonstandards in the manufacturing process.
- Linguists study nonstandards in dialect and regional speech patterns.
- The report flagged nonstandards that did not meet industry specifications.
- Educational materials often address nonstandards in grammar and usage.
- The audit discovered nonstandards in the company's accounting procedures.