"standards" 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
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