standard

Meanings

• a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  • "the schools comply with federal standards"
• the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
  • "they live by the standards of their community"
• a board measure = 1980 board feet
• the value behind the money in a monetary system
• an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
  • "distance was marked by standards every mile"
  • "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"
• any distinctive flag
• 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"
• 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"
• conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; (American); (British)
  • "standard English"
  • "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English"
• regularly and widely used or sold
  • "a standard size"

Synonyms

banner, criterion, measure, monetary standard, received, stock, touchstone