standard definition

1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
• examples: the schools comply with federal standards
• examples: they set the measure for all subsequent work
2. a board measure = 1980 board feet
3. the value behind the money in a monetary system
4. an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
• examples: distance was marked by standards every mile
• examples: lamps supported on standards provided illumination
5. any distinctive flag
6. conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
• examples: windows of standard width
• examples: standard sizes
• examples: the standard fixtures
• examples: standard brands
• examples: standard operating procedure
7. commonly used or supplied
• examples: standard procedure
• examples: standard car equipment
8. established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
• examples: a standard reference work
• examples: the classical argument between free trade and protectionism
9. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; (American); (British)
• examples: standard English
• examples: received standard English is sometimes called the King's English
10. regularly and widely used or sold
• examples: a standard size
• examples: a stock item