Set 7
standard
expectation
responsibility
procedure
policy
process
method
purpose
goal
result
Set 7
61. standard
Meaning: A level, rule, or measure used to judge quality or behavior.
When we use it: Use it when talking about what is expected, accepted, or required.
How we use it: meet a standard / high standard / standard for
Example:
The company has a high standard for customer service.
62. expectation
Meaning: Something people believe should happen or be done.
When we use it: Use it when talking about what someone is supposed to do or what people think will happen.
How we use it: clear expectation / meet expectations / expectation for
Example:
The teacher explained the expectations for the assignment.
63. responsibility
Meaning: Something a person is expected to do or take care of.
When we use it: Use it when talking about duties, tasks, or things someone must handle.
How we use it: take responsibility / responsibility for / shared responsibility
Example:
It is her responsibility to update the schedule.
64. procedure
Meaning: An official or accepted way to do something.
When we use it: Use it when talking about steps people should follow in a workplace, school, or organization.
How we use it: follow a procedure / standard procedure / procedure for
Example:
Please follow the procedure for submitting the form.
65. policy
Meaning: A rule or plan used by an organization.
When we use it: Use it when talking about official rules at work, school, or in a company.
How we use it: company policy / school policy / policy on
Example:
The school has a policy on late assignments.
66. process
Meaning: A series of steps used to complete something.
When we use it: Use it when explaining how something is done from beginning to end.
How we use it: step-by-step process / process for / improve the process
Example:
The application process takes about two weeks.
67. method
Meaning: A way of doing something.
When we use it: Use it when talking about a technique, approach, or system for completing a task.
How we use it: teaching method / effective method / method for
Example:
This method helps students remember new words.
68. purpose
Meaning: The reason something exists or is done.
When we use it: Use it when explaining why someone does something or why something is needed.
How we use it: main purpose / purpose of / serve a purpose
Example:
The purpose of the meeting is to review the new plan.
69. goal
Meaning: Something someone wants to achieve.
When we use it: Use it when talking about a desired result or future achievement.
How we use it: reach a goal / set a goal / long-term goal
Example:
Her goal is to speak more clearly in meetings.
70. result
Meaning: What happens because of an action, decision, or situation.
When we use it: Use it when talking about the outcome or effect of something.
How we use it: final result / result of / get results
Example:
The result of the change was better communication.

