Standard: meaning, definitions and examples

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standard

[ ˈstændərd ]

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quality

Something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.

Synonyms

benchmark, criteria, model, norm

Examples of usage

This book is the standard by which all others must be judged.
The standard for excellence in this industry is very high.

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flag

A flag serving as an emblem of a particular nation, state, or society.

Synonyms

banner, ensign, flag

Examples of usage

The American flag is a symbol of freedom and democracy.
The Olympic flag is a standard of unity among nations.

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usual

Used or accepted as normal or average.

Synonyms

common, regular, typical

Examples of usage

It's standard practice to arrive 15 minutes early for a meeting.
The standard size for a pizza is 12 inches in diameter.

Translations

Translations of the word "standard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 padrão

🇮🇳 मानक

🇩🇪 Standard

🇮🇩 standar

🇺🇦 стандарт

🇵🇱 standard

🇯🇵 標準 (ひょうじゅん)

🇫🇷 standard

🇪🇸 estándar

🇹🇷 standart

🇰🇷 표준 (pyojun)

🇸🇦 معيار

🇨🇿 standard

🇸🇰 štandard

🇨🇳 标准 (biāozhǔn)

🇸🇮 standard

🇮🇸 staðall

🇰🇿 стандарт

🇬🇪 სტანდარტი

🇦🇿 standart

🇲🇽 estándar

Word origin

The word 'standard' has its origins in the Latin word 'standum', which means 'something that stands'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a flag or banner that stands as a symbol. The concept of a standard as a point of reference or comparison emerged in the late Middle Ages. Today, 'standard' is used in various contexts to denote a level of quality, a flag, or a benchmark for comparison.