English to English
standard
('st/&/nd/@/rd
)
adjective (a)
- conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind(adj.all)Example:
Windows of standard width.
Standard sizes.
The standard fixtures.
Standard brands.
Standard operating procedure.
source: wordnet30 - established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence(adj.all)Example:
A standard reference work.
source: wordnet30 - conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers(adj.all)Example:
Standard English.
Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English.
source: wordnet30 - Being, affording, or according with, a standard for comparison and judgment; as, standard time; standard weights and measures; a standard authority as to nautical terms; standard gold or silver.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated(noun.communication)Example:
The schools comply with federal standards.
source: wordnet30 - the ideal in terms of which something can be judged(noun.cognition)Example:
They live by the standards of their community.
source: wordnet30 - a board measure = 1980 board feet(noun.quantity)source: wordnet30
- the value behind the money in a monetary system(noun.possession)source: wordnet30
- an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)(noun.artifact)Example:
Distance was marked by standards every mile.
Lamps supported on standards provided illumination.
source: wordnet30 - A flag; colors; a banner; especially, a national or other ensign.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- commonly used or supplied(adj.all)Example:
Standard procedure.
Standard car equipment.
source: wordnet30
Advertisement
