standard (adj.)

  1. 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. 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'

  3. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; standard English (American); received standard English is sometimes called the Kings English (British)

    [ Syn: received ]

    standard (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: criterion , measure , touchstone ]

  2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; they live by the standards of their community

    [ Syn: criterion ]

  3. a board measure = 1980 board feet

  4. the value behind the money in a monetary system

    [ Syn: monetary standard ]

  5. 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. any distinctive flag

    [ Syn: banner ]

    standard (adj.)

  1. commonly used or supplied; standard procedure; standard car equipment'

  2. regularly and widely used or sold; a standard size; a stock item

    [ Syn: stock ]

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