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STANDARD noun

Definition of standard (noun)

  1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
    • "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
    • synonyms: criterion, measure, touchstone
  2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
    • "they live by the standards of their community"
    • synonyms: criterion
  3. a board measure = 1980 board feet
  4. the value behind the money in a monetary system
  5. an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
    • "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"
  6. any distinctive flag

STANDARD adjective

Definition of standard (adjective)

  1. conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
    • "windows of standard width"; "standard sizes"; "the standard fixtures"; "standard brands"; "standard operating procedure"
    • antonym: nonstandard
  2. commonly used or supplied
    • "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment"
  3. established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
    • "a standard reference work"; "the classical argument between free trade and protectionism"
    • antonym: nonstandard
  4. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
    • "standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)
    • synonyms: received
    • antonym: nonstandard
  5. regularly and widely used or sold
    • "a standard size"; "a stock item"
    • synonyms: stock
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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