Standard

noun

'stændərd

Adjective

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
“standard English”
“received standard English is sometimes called the King's English”
Similar:Received
regularly and widely used or sold
“a standard size”
Similar:Stock
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”
See also:Normal
commonly used or supplied
“standard procedure”
“standard car equipment”
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
“a standard reference work”
See also:Orthodox

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
“the schools comply with federal standards”
Similar:Criterion Measure Touchstone
Type of:Metric
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
“they live by the standards of their community”
Similar:Criterion
Type of:Ideal
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
“distance was marked by standards every mile”
“lamps supported on standards provided illumination”
Type of:Post
any distinctive flag
Similar:Banner
Type of:Flag
the value behind the money in a monetary system
Type of:Value
a board measure = 1980 board feet