Standard

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Etymology

Middle English for an upright timber, from the Old French estendart from the verb estendre as influenced by the verb stand

Noun

a level of quality or attainment
something used as a measure for comparative evaluations
an object supported in an upright position
a musical work of established popularity
the flag or ensign carried by a cavalry unit

Adjective

falling within an accepted range
(of a tree or shrub): growing on an erect stem of full height

WordNet Definitions

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1. standard, criterion, measure, touchstone -- (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work").
2. criterion, standard -- (the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community").
3. standard -- (a board measure = 1980 board feet).
4. standard, monetary standard -- (the value behind the money in a monetary system).
5. standard -- (an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support); "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination").
6. standard -- (any distinctive flag).

five

1. standard (vs. nonstandard) -- (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"; "standard brands"; "standard operating procedure").
2. standard -- (commonly used or supplied; "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment").
3. standard (vs. nonstandard) -- (established or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence; "a standard reference work").
4. standard (vs. nonstandard), received -- (conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; "standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)).
5. standard, stock -- (regularly and widely used or sold; "a standard size"; "a stock item").

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