PROCRUSTEAN STANDARD
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Procrustean Standard.
Procrustean Standard - as a noun
A standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
procrustean bedprocrustean ruleExample Sentences
"The professor graded everyone's paper according to a strict procrustean standard."
"The company's hiring process was criticized for its procrustean standard that excluded qualified candidates."
"The fashion industry often imposes a procrustean standard of beauty that is unattainable for many people."
"The government's procrustean standard for measuring poverty disregarded the unique challenges faced by certain communities."
"The education system should focus on individual growth rather than imposing a procrustean standard of success."
