standard

standard is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

stand - standard - start

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈstændɚd/

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Adjective

Positive standard

Comparative more standard

Superlative most standard

Standard is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. If something is standard, it is typical or usual.

   The store sells standard American food.

Noun

Singular standard

Plural standards

Standard is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

1. (countable) A standard is a quality that is the minimum or usual.

   Ninety percent correct is the standard for an A at our school.

2. A standard is a military or ceremonial flag carried on a pole or hoisted on a rope.

Related words

• standardize/standardise