standard
adjective
1. 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
Similar word(s): normal, modular, regular, regulation, standardised, standardized, stock
2. commonly used or supplied
- standard procedure
- standard car equipment
Similar word(s): common
3. established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
- a standard reference work
Similar word(s): orthodox, authoritative, definitive, basic, canonic, canonical, casebook, textbook, criterial, criterional
4. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
- standard English
- received standard English is sometimes called the King's English
Similar word(s): acceptable, classical
5. regularly and widely used or sold
- a standard size
Similar word(s): regular, stock
Sentences with standard as an adjective:
- standard works in history; standard authors
noun
1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
- the schools comply with federal standards
Similar word(s): criterion, measure, touchstone
Definition categories: communication, metric
2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
- they live by the standards of their community
Similar word(s): criterion
Definition categories: thought, ideal
3. a board measure = 1980 board feet
Definition categories: quantity
4. the value behind the money in a monetary system
Definition categories: possession, value
5. an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
- distance was marked by standards every mile
- lamps supported on standards provided illumination
Definition categories: man–made, post
6. any distinctive flag
Similar word(s): banner
Definition categories: man–made, flag