Definitions of standard in various dictionaries:
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a basis for comparison
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the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
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a board measure = 1980 board feet
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the value behind the money in a monetary system
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an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
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any distinctive flag
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conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value
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commonly used or supplied
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established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
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regularly and widely used or sold
The ensign of a chief of state, nation, or city.
A long, tapering flag bearing heraldic devices distinctive of a person or corporation.
An emblem or flag of an army, raised on a pole to indicate the rallying point in battle.
The colors of a mounted or motorized military unit.
An acknowledged measure of comparison for quantitative or qualitative value; a criterion.
An object that under specified conditions defines, represents, or records the magnitude of a unit.
The set proportion by weight of gold or silver to alloy metal prescribed for use in coinage.
The commodity or commodities used to back a monetary system.
A degree or level of requirement, excellence, or attainment.
Often stan- dards.
A grade level in elementary schools.
A pedestal, stand, or base.
Botany.
The large upper petal of the flower of a pea or related plant.
One of the narrow, upright petals of an iris.
A shrub or small tree that through grafting or training has a single stem of limited height with a crown of leaves and flowers at its apex.
A composition that is continually used in repertoires.
Serving as or conforming to a standard of measurement or value.
Widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence: a standard reference work.
Acceptable but of less than top quality: a standard grade of beef.
Normal, familiar, or usual: the standard excuse.
Commonly used or supplied: standard car equipment.
Conforming to established educated usage in speech or writing.
noun - an established measure of comparison