standard

/stˈændəd/

/ˈstændɝd/

standard

accepted or used as usual or normal

commonly used or supplied

established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

synonyms : received

regularly and widely used or sold

synonyms : stock

Standard

the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

synonyms : criterion

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

synonyms : criterion

any distinctive flag

synonyms : banner

an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

the value behind the money in a monetary system

a board measure = 1980 board feet

a well-known song that is performed by various singers or bands

Examples

1. They set high standards of customer service.

2. In a criminal trial the standard of proof is beyond the reasonable doubt.

3. There are twelve hours on a standard clock.

4. They were trying to achieve an impossible standard of perfection.