standard
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[ English
[ Etymology
Middle English for an upright timber, from the Old French estendart (French: étendard), from Old Frankish *standhard "stand firm".
[ Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈstændɚd/
[ Noun
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standard (plural standards)
- A level of quality or attainment.
- Something used as a measure for comparative evaluations.
- An object supported in an upright position.
- A musical work of established popularity.
- The flag or ensign carried by a cavalry unit.
- A rule or set of rules or requirements which are widely agreed upon or imposed by government.
- A bottle of wine containing 0.750 liters of fluid.
- One of the upright members that supports thee horizontal axis of a transit or theodolite.
[ Translations
level of quality
something used as a measure
a flag or ensign
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[ Adjective
standard (comparative more standard, superlative most standard)
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- Falling within an accepted range. ex, size, amount, power, quality, etc.
- (of a tree or shrub) Growing on an erect stem of full height.
- Having recognized excellence or authority.
- Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.
[ Translations
[ French
[ Etymology
[ Pronunciation
[ Adjective
standard m. (f. standarde, m. plural standards, f. plural standardes)
[ Synonyms
[ Spanish
[ Adjective
standard m. and f. (plural standardes)
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