Standards Development

/ˈstændərdz dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The process by which official technical and legal standards are formulated, adopted, and promulgated by authorized organizations to ensure compliance, consistency, and interoperability.
    The committee engaged in standards development to create uniform safety regulations for the industry.

Forms

  • standards development

Commentary

In legal contexts, standards development is crucial for regulatory frameworks and industry compliance; drafters should note it often involves multi-stakeholder input and consensus-building.

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