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Noun
Definition: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
Definition: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"
Definition: a board measure = 1980 board feet
Definition: an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support); "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"
Definition: A principle or example or measure used for comparison.
Definition: A level of quality or attainment.
Adjective
Definition: 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"
Definition: commonly used or supplied; "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment"
Definition: established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence; "a standard reference work"; "the classical argument between free trade and protectionism"
Definition: conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; "standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)
Definition: Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.