standard

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There is no single, standard definition of middle class, or upper middle class, and what counts as a hefty income in one city can feel paltry in another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

According to Nasa, the astronauts are using standard 10-year-old cameras, including the Nikon D5, as well as GoPros and smartphones.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The agreement represents a departure from standard practice, adding one more year to the WGA’s usual three-year contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

One Chinese manufacturer of screws, a critical component for robotic movements, is racing to match Tesla’s higher lifespan standard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the Renaissance the standard system involved three books.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton