standard

/stˈændɚd/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
“windows of standard width”
commonly used or supplied
“standard procedure”
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
“a standard reference work”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers (American) (British)
“standard English”
regularly and widely used or sold
“a standard size”

noun

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
“the schools comply with federal standards”
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
“they live by the standards of their community”
a board measure = 1980 board feet
the value behind the money in a monetary system
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
“distance was marked by standards every mile”
any distinctive flag

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