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standard
noun(stand-ard)
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Synonyms: criterion, measure, touchstone,
Examples:
The schools comply with federal standards.
standard
noun(stand-ard)
any distinctive flag
Synonyms: banner,
standard
adjective(stand-ard)
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
Synonyms: received,
Antonyms: nonstandard,
Examples:
Standard English.
Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English.
standard
noun(stand-ard)
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
Synonyms: criterion,
Examples:
They live by the standards of their community.
standard
noun(stand-ard)
the value behind the money in a monetary system
Synonyms: monetary standard,
standard
adjective(stand-ard)
regularly and widely used or sold
Synonyms: stock,
Examples:
A standard size.
standard
noun(stand-ard)
a board measure = 1980 board feet
standard
noun(stand-ard)
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
Examples:
Distance was marked by standards every mile.
Lamps supported on standards provided illumination.
standard
adjective(stand-ard)
commonly used or supplied
Examples:
Standard procedure.
Standard car equipment.
standard
adjective(stand-ard)
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
Antonyms: nonstandard,
Examples:
Windows of standard width.
Standard sizes.
The standard fixtures.
Standard brands.
Standard operating procedure.
standard
adjective(stand-ard)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
Antonyms: nonstandard,
Examples:
A standard reference work.

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