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standard

/ˈstændɚd/noun, adjective2 syllables

Standard means: established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence.

Synonyms for standard26

noun, as in a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

criterion, measure, touchstone

noun, as in the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

criterion

noun, as in the value behind the money in a monetary system

monetary standard

noun, as in any distinctive flag

banner

adjective, as in established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

authoritative, definitive, basic, canonic, canonical, casebook, textbook, criterial, criterional, orthodox

adjective, as in conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

modular, regular, regulation, standardized, standardised, stock, normal

adjective, as in conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

received, acceptable, classical

adjective, as in regularly and widely used or sold

stock, regular

adjective, as in commonly used or supplied

common

Opposites of standard

nonstandard

What does standard mean?11

adjective

1

established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence“a standard reference work”

2

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind“windows of standard width”

3

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers“standard (American) English”

4

regularly and widely used or sold“a standard size”

5

commonly used or supplied“standard procedure”

noun

1

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated“the schools comply with federal standards”

2

the ideal in terms of which something can be judged“they live by the standards of their community”

3

the value behind the money in a monetary system

4

any distinctive flag

5

a board measure = 1980 board feet

6

an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)“distance was marked by standards every mile”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with standard?1

three syllables

substandard
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Standard in a sentence

  • Is this hugging and kissing standard protocol, too?Amastan
  • These words aren't part of standard language, but are largely used and accepted.tieguy
  • In grammar and vocabulary, some dialects differ considerably from the standard language.rul
  • The suits in a standard deck of cards are clubs, diamonds, hearts and spades.bobking12
  • In grammar and vocabulary, some dialects differ significantly from the standard language.Mickey
  • As for the standard of living, the republic has overtaken other developed countries.unknown
  • That's just standard practise, it's not like they're cutting corners.fcbond
  • There isn't a single country left on the gold standard.sharptoothed

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of standard

as a noun

plural
standards