professional standards
/prəˈfɛʃənl ˈstændərdz/ · pro·fes·sion·al stan·dards
noun
- A set of criteria, guidelines, or expectations that define the quality, competence, and ethical conduct required of individuals within a particular profession. The medical board revised its professional standards to include mandatory training on patient privacy.
- The collective body of practices and benchmarks that a profession upholds to ensure public trust and accountability. Adhering to professional standards helps engineers maintain safety and reliability in their designs.
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Did you know? The phrase "professional standards" was popularized in the 1970s by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration as part of its push for uniform safety protocols across industries.