They all endorsed the generally accepted standard that a person's total blood cholesterol level should not exceed 200.

It was believed that the proposed standards of accountability generally exceeded the requirements of law.

A defined standard with criteria that meet the objective, exceed what is required by law, and balance performance and process-based elements.

Many private schools contend, for example, that their academic standards often exceed state standards.

Still, the school's standards exceed state requirements, Curtis said, noting that 27 units are required for graduation, compared with 23 for public schools.

Mr. Carroll said Congressional buildings "meet and exceed" national standards.

Henry's standards for truth exceeded what is now commonly accepted in science.

These national standards meet or exceed those of other specialties, including plastic surgeons.

Officials say almost all collectors regularly meet that standard; many, they say, exceed it.

The Commission's standards often exceed state or local licensing requirements.