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standard
What does standard mean?
standard (noun): a principle or example or measure used for comparison.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use standard in a sentence?
- The schools comply with federal standards. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce standard?
/ˈstændɚd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does standard come from?
From Middle English standard, from Old French estandart (“gathering place, battle flag”), from Frankish *standahard (literally “stand firm, stand hard”), equivalent to stand + -ard.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of standard?
Words related to standard
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “standard” mean?
a married woman, especially in relation to her spouse
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a principle or example or measure used for comparison
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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a brief version of the essential meaning of something
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Which word is closest in meaning to “standard”?
character
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community
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situation
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criterion
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