standard

[stan-derd] / ˈstæn dərd /

ADJECTIVE

regular, approved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accepted basic classic common definitive normal typical usual

STRONG

average boilerplate general official regulation set staple stock vanilla

WEAK

authoritative canonical customary established everyday garden variety orthodox popular prevailing recognized run-of-the-mill

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abnormal atypical irregular rare uncommon unconventional unorthodox unusual

STRONG

exceptional extraordinary

WEAK

different

NOUN

guideline, principle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

code ideal law measure model norm requirement rule specification test

STRONG

archetype average axiom barometer belief benchmark canon criterion ethics example exemplar fundamental gauge grade guide ideals mean median mirror morals par paradigm pattern sample touchstone type yardstick

WEAK

beau ideal rule of thumb

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme guess

NOUN

flag

Synonyms

STRONG

banner color colors emblem ensign figure insignia jack pennant streamer symbol

WEAK

banderole bannerol

Example Sentences

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Gautier makes all its furniture in France and faces higher labor and energy costs, as well as stricter regulatory standards.

From The Wall Street Journal

By Christmas, American Raceways hit $100 and we were rich by the standards of those days, and certainly compared to my expectations.

From Barron's

Pupils attend dance classes in the mornings and follow the standard school curriculum in the afternoons.

From Barron's

This allowed the works to be safeguarded until the museum could reopen "in a modern format that conforms to international standards", she added.

From Barron's

They include onerous federal efficiency standards for refrigerators, freezers and gas-fired water heaters, among other appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal

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