Stannard (en. Standard)

/stɑ.nɑʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A stannard is a measure corresponding to a standard unit, often used in the context of navigation.
The ship navigated using the stannard as a reference.
Le navire a navigué en utilisant le stannard comme référence.
A stannard can also refer to a specific shaped object in certain industrial contexts.
The steel stannard was made for a specific use.
Le stannard en acier a été fabriqué pour un usage spécifique.

Etymology

The word 'stannard' comes from the Latin 'stannarium', which refers to measures of length.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in search of a stannard
being in search of an accurate measure
à la recherche d'un stannard
having a stannard in mind
being in the mindset of following a reference
avoir un stannard en tête
using a stannard to navigate
using a standard measure for direction
utiliser un stannard pour naviguer

Related Words

meter
Measurement unit of the international system.
mètre
kilometer
Length measurement unit equivalent to one thousand meters.
kilomètre
reference
Criterion or standard used as a basis for comparison.
référence

Slang Meanings

Casual use of stannard to refer to a standard in an informal context.
We agreed on a stannard for our project.
On s'est mis d'accord sur un stannard pour notre projet.
Stannard as a synonym for routine in certain discussions.
I have my little routine, my daily stannard.
J'ai ma petite routine, mon stannard quotidien.