HyperDic: procrustean_standard

English > 1 sense of the expression procrustean standard:
NOUNcommunicationprocrustean standard, procrustean rule, procrustean beda standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality
English > procrustean standard: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality.
Synonymsprocrustean rule, procrustean bed
Broaderstandard, criterion, measure, touchstoneA basis for comparison

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