gold standard

• Término que designa el mejor ejemplo, el más fiable o de mayor calidad de algo, con el que se comparan otros; originalmente, un sistema monetario en el que el valor de la moneda estaba directamente vinculado al oro.

A term referring to the best, most reliable, or highest quality example of something against which others are measured; originally a monetary system where currency value was directly linked to gold.

1. B2formal

   A monetary system where a country's currency value is directly linked to gold.

   Patrón oro

   • Many countries abandoned the gold standard in the 20th century.
   • The gold standard was used to stabilize currency values.
   • Economists debate the pros and cons of returning to the gold standard.

2. Best or most reliable exampleB2informal

   The highest standard of quality or excellence against which others are measured.

   patrón de oro

   • This hospital is considered the gold standard for cardiac care.
   • Her research paper set the gold standard for future studies.
   • The new smartphone is the gold standard in its price range.