"standard" in the noun sense
1. standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
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"
2. criterion, standard
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
"they live by the standards of their community"
3. standard
a board measure = 1980 board feet
4. standard, monetary standard
the value behind the money in a monetary system
5. 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"
6. standard, banner
any distinctive flag
"standard" in the adjective sense
1. standard
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"
2. standard
commonly used or supplied
"standard procedure"
"standard car equipment"
3. standard
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"
4. standard, received
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
"standard English" (American
"received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)
5. standard, stock
regularly and widely used or sold
"a standard size"
"a stock item"
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