STANDARD

Definition of STANDARD

(noun)a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
(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)commonly used or supplied
(adj)regularly and widely used or sold
(adj)conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
(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