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STANDARD

(adj., noun, adj.sat, interj.)

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There are 12 meanings of the word Standard.

How to pronounce standard:

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Standard - as an adjective

Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

Example: "Windows of standard width"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonstandard13

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

Example: "A standard reference work"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonstandard13

Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

Example: "Standard (american) english"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
received14
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonstandard13

Standard - as a noun

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

Example: "The schools comply with federal standards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criterion11measure9touchstone15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metric10system of measurement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The ideal in terms of which something can be judged

Example: "They live by the standards of their community"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
criterion11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ideal6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A board measure = 1980 board feet

The value behind the money in a monetary system

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monetary standard
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
value8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Distance was marked by standards every mile"

Any distinctive flag

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banner8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flag8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Standard - as an adjective satellite

Commonly used or supplied

Example: "Standard procedure"

Regularly and widely used or sold

Example: "A standard size"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stock11

Standard - as an interjection

An expression of agreement

Example Sentences

"The company strives to maintain high standards of quality in its products."
"The textbook has become the standard for teaching physics in high schools."
"The hotel offers both standard and deluxe rooms for its guests."
"The safety guidelines set by the government have become the industry standard."
"The athlete failed to meet the qualifying standard for the race."
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Word Game Points

Is STANDARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, standard is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STANDARD has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STANDARD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, standard is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STANDARD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STANDARD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, standard is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STANDARD has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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