standard

Definitions of standard in various dictionaries:

noun - a basis for comparison

noun - the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

noun - a board measure = 1980 board feet

noun - the value behind the money in a monetary system

noun - an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

noun - any distinctive flag

adj - conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value

adj - commonly used or supplied

adj - established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

adj - conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

adj - 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