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standard
Definition
(noun) a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Synonyms
:
criterion
,
measure
,
touchstone
Example Sentence
the schools comply with federal standards
they set the measure for all subsequent work
Definition
(noun) the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
Synonyms
:
criterion
Example Sentence
they live by the standards of their community
Definition
(noun) a board measure = 1980 board feet
Definition
(noun) the value behind the money in a monetary system
Synonyms
:
monetary standard
Definition
(noun) an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
Example Sentence
distance was marked by standards every mile
lamps supported on standards provided illumination
Definition
(noun) any distinctive flag
Synonyms
:
banner
Definition
(adj) conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
Example Sentence
windows of standard width
standard sizes
the standard fixtures
standard brands
standard operating procedure
Definition
(adj) commonly used or supplied
Example Sentence
standard procedure
standard car equipment
Definition
(adj) established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
Example Sentence
a standard reference work
the classical argument between free trade and protectionism
Definition
(adj) conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
Synonyms
:
received
Example Sentence
standard English
received standard English is sometimes called the King's English
Definition
(adj) regularly and widely used or sold
Synonyms
:
stock
Example Sentence
a standard size
a stock item
Word used in video below:
text: voice recognition is gonna be pretty much standard
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