What does the cryptic crossword clue "Repeat what causes standards to deteriorate? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Repeat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAR (synonym="PAR") + ROT (synonym="ROT") = PARROT; definition: "Repeat" The answer is PARROT.

Repeat what causes standards to deteriorate? (6)

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