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'
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'
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 (adj.)
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 ]
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; they live by the standards of their community
[ Syn: criterion ]
a board measure = 1980 board feet
the value behind the money in a monetary system
[ Syn: monetary 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'
any distinctive flag
[ Syn: banner ]
standard (n.)
commonly used or supplied; standard procedure; standard car equipment'
regularly and widely used or sold; a standard size; a stock item
[ Syn: stock ]