Definition of Standard
Standard
stan·dard
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the quality of being considered normal or average after coming under an established authority, custom, or generalization;
e.g. Owning a television is standard among American households.
(adjective)
conforming to a standard established by law or custom;
e.g. The United States uses the imperial metric system, while all other places use the standard metric unit for measurement.
(adjective)
that which is typical or used by the masses, but not of top quality;
e.g. Clothing boutiques have higher standards and pricing, unlike chain retail stores.
(adjective)
well-established and familiar among the masses;
e.g. How to Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee is a standard book studied in American high schools.
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