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standard

/ˈstændəd/

noun

Meaning

  • A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

  • A vertical pole with something at its apex.

  • A manual transmission vehicle.

  • The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla.

  • An inverted knee timber placed upon the deck instead of beneath it, with its vertical branch turned upward from that which lies horizontally.

  • A large drinking cup.

  • Standard idiom, a prestigious or standardized language variety; standard language

adjective

Meaning

  • Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.

  • (of a tree or shrub) Growing alone as a free-standing plant; not trained on a post etc.

  • Having recognized excellence or authority.

    "standard works in history; standard authors"

  • Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.

  • (of a motor vehicle) Having a manual transmission.

  • As normally supplied (not optional).

  • Conforming to the standard variety.

interjection

Meaning

  • An expression of agreement