gold standard

• Terme désignant le meilleur exemple, le plus fiable ou de la plus haute qualité, servant de référence pour comparer d'autres choses ; à l'origine, un système monétaire où la valeur de la monnaie était directement liée à l'or.

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.

   étalon-or

   • 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.

   étalon-or

   • 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.