DICTOMETER

STANDARDS

(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