standard

/stændərd/ nounadjective
8 letters2 syllables10 points in Scrabble®11 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS11
NOUN
1

A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated.

“the schools comply with federal standards”

2

Any distinctive flag.

3

The ideal in terms of which something can be judged.

“they live by the standards of their community”

4

The value behind the money in a monetary system.

5

A board measure = 1980 board feet.

6

An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support).

“distance was marked by standards every mile”

“lamps supported on standards provided illumination”

ADJECTIVE
1

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”

2

Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence.

“a standard reference work”

3

Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers.

“standard English”

“received standard English is sometimes called the King's English”

4

Regularly and widely used or sold.

“a standard size”

5

Commonly used or supplied.

“standard procedure”

“standard car equipment”

WORD FORMS
Related formstandardize
Related formstandardise
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Pig Latinandardstay
Starts & ends withS … D
Syllablesstand · ard
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