Meaning & Definition of Standard in English

1. A basis for comparison

• A reference point against which other things can be evaluated

• "The schools comply with federal standards"

• "They set the measure for all subsequent work"

2. The ideal in terms of which something can be judged

• "They live by the standards of their community"

3. A board measure = 1980 board feet

4. The value behind the money in a monetary system

5. An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

• "Distance was marked by standards every mile"

• "Lamps supported on standards provided illumination"

6. Any distinctive flag

1. Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value

• Or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

• "Windows of standard width"

• "Standard sizes"

• "The standard fixtures"

• "Standard brands"

• "Standard operating procedure"

2. Commonly used or supplied

• "Standard procedure"

• "Standard car equipment"

3. Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

• "A standard reference work"

• "The classical argument between free trade and protectionism"

4. Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

• "Standard english" (american)

• "Received standard english is sometimes called the king's english" (british)

5. Regularly and widely used or sold

• "A standard size"

• "A stock item"