standard

(noun) a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated. Synonyms: criterion, measure, touchstone. Examples: "The schools comply with federal standards." "They set the measure for all subsequent work."

(noun) the ideal in terms of which something can be judged. Synonyms: criterion. Example: "They live by the standards of their community."

(noun) a board measure = 1980 board feet.

(noun) the value behind the money in a monetary system. Synonyms: monetary standard.

(noun) an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support). Examples: "Distance was marked by standards every mile." "Lamps supported on standards provided illumination."

(noun) any distinctive flag. Synonyms: banner.

(adj) conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind. Synonyms: standard (vs. nonstandard). Examples: "Windows of standard width." "Standard sizes." "The standard fixtures." "Standard brands." "Standard operating procedure."

(adj) commonly used or supplied. Examples: "Standard procedure." "Standard car equipment."

(adj) established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence. Synonyms: standard (vs. nonstandard). Examples: "A standard reference work." "The classical argument between free trade and protectionism."

(adj) conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers. Synonyms: standard (vs. nonstandard), received. Examples: "Standard english" (american)." "Received standard english is sometimes called the king's english" (british)."

(adj) regularly and widely used or sold. Synonyms: stock. Examples: "A standard size." "A stock item."