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- pronunciation:
- staen
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
something that is considered to be a model for measurement or comparison or serve as an accepted authority.
- synonyms:
- bench mark, canon, criterion, ideal, model, norm, yardstick
- similar words:
- classic, example, lead, mark, pattern, precedent, touchstone, type
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| definition 2: |
a level or degree that is normal or expected.
The orchestra's performance was below its usual standard.The food is very good here because the chef's standards are high.- synonyms:
- norm, par
- similar words:
- average, normal
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| definition 3: |
a commodity that serves as the basis of the value of a currency.
the gold standard |
| definition 4: |
a flag, banner, or ensign, esp. that of a nation or ruler.
The standard is lowered at the end of each day.- synonyms:
- banner, ensign, flag
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| definition 5: |
(pl.) criteria for moral or ethical conduct according to some accepted authority or system of values.
We have standards in this school, and this student's behavior violates those standards.- synonyms:
- ideals, principles
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| related words: |
alloy, beauty, classic, degree, habit, ideal, lesson, level, monument, morality, mores, ordinary, usual |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
serving as a model for measurement or comparison or as an accepted authority.
- synonyms:
- normative, prototypic
- similar words:
- accepted, classic, exemplary, ideal, model, prescriptive, regular, representative
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| definition 2: |
of widely accepted authority and excellence.
standard school textbooks- synonyms:
- accepted, authoritative, canonical
- similar words:
- approved, classic, definitive, official, orthodox, prescribed, prevailing, reputable, widespread
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| definition 3: |
normal; expected; usual.
Don't expect any surprises on the menu. The food here is just standard American fare.- synonyms:
- conventional, normal, ordinary, regular, routine, usual
- antonyms:
- innovative, novel
- similar words:
- accepted, accustomed, basic, characteristic, common, commonplace, customary, de rigueur, everyday, familiar, habitual, orthodox, prevalent, quotidian, regulation, set, stock, typical
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| related words: |
authoritative, average, canonical, current, formal, moderate, modest, mundane, natural, straight, temperate, true |
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