Standard — synonyms, standard antonyms, definition

1. standard (a)

accepted accustomed appropriate approved apt archetypal basic becoming by hand classic classical common commonplace conforming consummate conventional customary decent equable established • • •

2. standard (Noun)

archetype average banner bar boom canon conception copy criterion crown dial dictum ensign epitome examination example exemplar experiment flag fraction • • •

standard (Noun) — A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated. ex. "the schools comply with federal standards"

standard (Noun) — The ideal in terms of which something can be judged. ex. "they live by the standards of their community"

standard (Noun) — A board measure = 1980 board feet.

standard (Noun) — The value behind the money in a monetary system.

standard (Noun) — An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support). ex. "distance was marked by standards every mile" ex. "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"

standard (Noun) — Any distinctive flag.

capacity measure capacity unit cubage unit cubature unit cubic content unit cubic measure displacement unit flag ideal metric post system of measurement value volume unit GPA baseline benchmark bimetallism control control condition design criteria earned run average era gauge gold standard grade point average graduated table medium of exchange monetary system norm ordered series oriflamme procrustean bed procrustean rule • • •

3. standard (Verb)

calibrate grade measure rank rule scale survey

4. standard (Adjective)

received nonstandard

standard (Adjective) — Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind. ex. "windows of standard width" ex. "standard sizes" ex. "the standard fixtures" ex. "standard brands" ex. "standard operating procedure"

standard (Adjective) — Commonly used or supplied. ex. "standard procedure" ex. "standard car equipment"

standard (Adjective) — Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence. ex. "a standard reference work"

standard (Adjective) — (linguistics) conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers. ex. "standard English" ex. "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English"

standard (Adjective) — Regularly and widely used or sold. ex. "a standard size"

amount measure quantity