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standard noun
Meaning : A basis for comparison. A reference point against which other things can be evaluated.
Example :
The schools comply with federal standards.
They set the measure for all subsequent work.
Synonyms : criterion, measure, touchstone
Meaning : The ideal in terms of which something can be judged.
Example :
They live by the standards of their community.
Synonyms : criterion
Meaning : A board measure = 1980 board feet.
Meaning : The value behind the money in a monetary system.
Synonyms : monetary standard
Meaning : An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support).
Example :
Distance was marked by standards every mile.
Lamps supported on standards provided illumination.
Meaning : Any distinctive flag.
Synonyms : banner
standard adjective
Meaning : Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value. Or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind.
Example :
Windows of standard width.
Standard sizes.
The standard fixtures.
Standard brands.
Standard operating procedure.
Varying from or not adhering to a standard.
Nonstandard windows.Envelopes of nonstandard sizes.
Nonstandard lengths of board.
nonstandard
Meaning : Commonly used or supplied.
Example :
Standard procedure.
Standard car equipment.
Meaning : Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence.
Example :
A standard reference work.
The classical argument between free trade and protectionism.
Meaning : Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers.
Example :
Standard English.
Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English.
Synonyms : received
Not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community.
A nonstandard dialect is one used by uneducated speakers or socially disfavored groups.The common core of nonstandard words and phrases in folk speech.
nonstandard
Meaning : Regularly and widely used or sold.
Example :
A standard size.
A stock item.
Synonyms : stock
