standard

noun
UK: /ˈstændəd/
US: /ˈstændərd/

  1. A level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable or desirable.

    1. This is the standard size for a letter. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school has very high standards of teaching and learning with a standard approach. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

    1. This software became the industry standard after its release. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to set a new standard for customer service and standard support. [ ] [ ]

  3. A flag or banner, especially one carried in battle.

    1. The soldiers marched behind their standard. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient army rallied around its standard, ready for the battle. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

level benchmark norm average usual regulation
standard adjective

  1. Conforming to a required or acceptable level of quality.

    1. This is the standard procedure. [ ] [ ]
    2. The standard response to that request requires further investigation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Commonly used or accepted.

    1. English is the standard language in this company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The standard method for solving this problem is already well-documented. [ ] [ ]
standard verb

  1. To bring something into conformity with a standard.

    1. We need to standardise the process. [ ] [ ]
    2. The goal is to standardise the workflow across all departments and use standard form. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "standard" in English means: A level of quality or achievement that is considered acceptable or desirable., Something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations., A flag or banner, especially one carried in battle..

The phonetic transcription of "standard" is /ˈstændəd/ in British English and /ˈstændərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "standard": level, benchmark, norm, average, usual, regulation.

Example usage of "standard": "This is the standard size for a letter.". More examples on the page.