Associations to the word «Substandard»

Wiktionary

SUBSTANDARD, adjective. Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.

Dictionary definition

SUBSTANDARD, adjective. Falling short of some prescribed norm; "substandard housing".

Wise words

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