standard
/ˈstændərd/
adjective
- Usual, normal, or expected; not special or unusual.
- In standard English, the word 'ain't' is considered informal.
- We offer a standard warranty of one year on all products.
- The standard procedure is to check ID before entering.
- Widely accepted as a model or authority; conforming to an established norm.
- This textbook is the standard reference for physics students.
- The meter is the standard unit of length in the metric system.
- Standard time zones were introduced in the late 19th century.
noun
- A level of quality, achievement, or behavior that is considered acceptable or normal.
- Her work always meets the company's standards.
- The restaurant maintains high standards of cleanliness.
- We need to raise the standard of education in our schools.
- A rule or principle used to measure or judge something.
- The test is based on national standards for math and reading.
- Safety standards require all workers to wear helmets.
- The gold standard was once used to back currency.
- A flag or symbol used as a rallying point, especially in military or ceremonial contexts.
- The soldiers marched behind the regimental standard.
- Each clan carried its own standard into battle.
- The king's standard flew above the castle.
- A popular song or piece of music that has been recorded by many artists and is widely known.
- She sang a classic standard from the 1940s.
- Jazz standards like 'Summertime' are played in clubs everywhere.
- The band's setlist included several old standards.