standard

Meanings

• Noun

  A level of quality or achievement considered acceptable or desirable.

  - "The standard for customer service in our industry is very high."
  - "The new product did not meet the accepted standard."

• Noun

  A level or degree.

  - "He set the standard for academic achievement in his class."
  - "The standard for living in the city is very high."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstændəɹd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

non-standard , nonstandard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with standard
mandate , canvassate , fraternate , chastenate

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Standard (English) : Level or degree.
   

2. Standard (English) : Banner or flag.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Standard Time
   

2. Standards and Poor's
   

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Variants

List of all variants of standard that leads to same result
standard , standard petal , standard petals , standardless , standards , standardly , standard-bearer , standard-bearers , standard candle , standard candles , standard deviation , standard deviations , Standard English , standard error , standard errors , standard gauge , standard-issue , standard model , standard models

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Forms

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Standards, Standardize, Standards-based, Standardisation

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Etymology

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Old French estandart 'banner, flag, military standard'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'standard' is derived from the Old French word 'estandart', which originally referred to a banner or flag.

2. The term 'Standard Time' was first proposed in the late 19th century to improve railroad efficiency and reduce confusion caused by different local time zones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quality Assurance: The practice of ensuring that products or services meet specified requirements.

2. Norm: A social, political, or other rule or guideline.

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Culture

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The term 'standard' has been used in various cultural contexts, such as in music (e.g., 'The Standard' jazz repertoire), literature (e.g., 'The Standard of Living' by George Orwell), and art (e.g., 'The Standard of Taste' in art criticism).

How to Memorize "standard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a banner or flag that represents a high level of quality or achievement.
   - Visualize a group of people setting a high standard for themselves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'standard' with the idea of a benchmark or goal.
   - Think of the word 'standard' as synonymous with 'excellence'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S.T.A.N.D.' to remember the definition: 'Standard' represents 'T'arget, 'A'chievable, 'N'ormal, and 'D'esirable.

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