noun
a basis for comparison
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Examples
- a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
- the schools comply with federal standards
- they set the measure for all subsequent work
noun
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
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- they live by the standards of their community
noun
a board measure = 1980 board feet
noun
the value behind the money in a monetary system
Synonyms
monetary standard
noun
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
Examples
- distance was marked by standards every mile
- lamps supported on standards provided illumination
noun
any distinctive flag
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adjective
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value
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- or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
- windows of standard width
- standard sizes
- the standard fixtures
- standard brands
- standard operating procedure
adjective
commonly used or supplied
Examples
- standard procedure
- standard car equipment
adjective
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
Examples
- a standard reference work
- the classical argument between free trade and protectionism
adjective
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
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- standard English" (American)
- received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)
adjective
regularly and widely used or sold
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- a standard size
- a stock item