DICTOMETER

STANDARD

(standard, estandarte, estándar, norma, fane, norm, normal-)

1. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   • Criterion
   • Measure
   • Touchstone
   Definitions:
   • a basis for comparison
   • a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
   Examples:
   • The schools comply with federal standards
   • They set the measure for all subsequent work
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Criterion
   • Standard
   Definitions:
   • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
   Examples:
   • They live by the standards of their community
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   Definitions:
   • a board measure = 1980 board feet
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   • Monetary standard
   Definitions:
   • the value behind the money in a monetary system
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   Definitions:
   • an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
   Examples:
   • Distance was marked by standards every mile
   • Lamps supported on standards provided illumination
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   • Banner
   Definitions:
   • any distinctive flag
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   Definitions:
   • conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value
   • or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
   Examples:
   • Windows of standard width
   • Standard sizes
   • The standard fixtures
   • Standard brands
   • Standard operating procedure
   Antonyms:
   • NONSTANDARD
   • deficient, inferior, substandard
   • nonnormative
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   Definitions:
   • commonly used or supplied
   Examples:
   • Standard procedure
   • Standard car equipment
   Antonyms:
   • Uncommon
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   Definitions:
   • established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
   Examples:
   • A standard reference work
   • The classical argument between free trade and protectionism
   Antonyms:
   • NONSTANDARD
   
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   • Received
   Definitions:
   • conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
   Examples:
   • Standard English (American)
   • Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English (British
   Antonyms:
   • NDARD
   • bad
   • unacceptable, unaccepted
   
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Standard
   • Stock
   Definitions:
   • regularly and widely used or sold
   Examples:
   • A standard size
   • A stock item
   Antonyms:
   • Irregular