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standard meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of standard at MeaningMonkey.org. standard meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.STANDARD noun
Definition of standard (noun)
- 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
- the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
- "they live by the standards of their community"
- synonyms: criterion
- a board measure = 1980 board feet
- the value behind the money in a monetary system
- synonyms: monetary standard
- an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
- "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"
- any distinctive flag
- synonyms: banner
STANDARD adjective
Definition of standard (adjective)
- 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
- commonly used or supplied
- "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment"
- 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
- 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
- regularly and widely used or sold
- "a standard size"; "a stock item"
- synonyms: stock
Source: Princeton University Wordnet