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Synonyms for standard
ˈstæn dərdstan·dard

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English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. standard

    From its original sense of sample or specimen (Latin exemplum) example derives the seemingly contradictory meanings, on the one hand of a pattern or model, and on the other hand of a warning — a sample or specimen of what is to be followed, or of what is to be shunned. An example, however, may be more than a sample or specimen of any class; it may be the very archetype or prototype to which the whole class must conform, as when Christ is spoken of as being an example or leaving an example for his disciples. Example comes nearer to the possible freedom of the model than to the necessary exactness of the pattern; often we can not, in a given case, exactly imitate the best example, but only adapt its teachings to altered circumstances. In its application to a person or thing, exemplar can scarcely be distinguished from example; but example is most frequently used for an act, or course of action, for which exemplar is not used; as, one sets a good (or a bad) example. An exemplification is an illustrative working out in action of a principle or law, without any reference to its being copied or repeated; an example guides, an exemplification illustrates or explains. Ensample is the same as example, but is practically obsolete outside of Scriptural or theological language. Compare MODEL; SAMPLE.

    Synonyms:
    archetype, ensample, example, exemplar, exemplification, ideal, model, pattern, precedent, prototype, sample, specimen, type, warning

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. standard

    Synonyms:
    measure, gauge, criterion, test, rule, exemplar, banner, flag, type, model, scale, plummet, trutination

    Antonyms:
    mismeasurement, misrule, misadjustment, miscomparison, inconformity, misfit, incommensurateness, non-criterion

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. standard, criterion, measure, touchstonenoun

    a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

    "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

    Synonyms:
    measure, measuring stick, metre, quantity, meter, amount, mensuration, monetary standard, measuring, criterion, step, bill, measurement, bar, beat, banner, cadence, measuring rod, touchstone

    Antonyms:
    nonstandard, deficient, substandard, unaccepted, nonnormative, uncommon, irregular, bad, inferior, unacceptable

  2. criterion, standardnoun

    the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

    "they live by the standards of their community"

    Synonyms:
    monetary standard, banner, measure, criterion, touchstone

    Antonyms:
    inferior, bad, unacceptable, irregular, nonstandard, unaccepted, nonnormative, deficient, substandard, uncommon

  3. standardnoun

    a board measure = 1980 board feet

    Synonyms:
    banner, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterion

    Antonyms:
    bad, nonstandard, irregular, uncommon, substandard, deficient, unacceptable, unaccepted, inferior, nonnormative

  4. standard, monetary standardnoun

    the value behind the money in a monetary system

    Synonyms:
    banner, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterion

    Antonyms:
    unacceptable, unaccepted, nonstandard, substandard, uncommon, bad, irregular, nonnormative, inferior, deficient

  5. standardnoun

    an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)

    "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"

    Synonyms:
    banner, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterion

    Antonyms:
    irregular, substandard, unaccepted, unacceptable, deficient, nonstandard, uncommon, nonnormative, bad, inferior

  6. standard, banneradjective

    any distinctive flag

    Synonyms:
    banner, streamer, measure, monetary standard, touchstone, criterion

    Antonyms:
    nonstandard, unacceptable, deficient, nonnormative, inferior, uncommon, bad, irregular, substandard, unaccepted

  7. standardadjective

    conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

    "windows of standard width"; "standard sizes"; "the standard fixtures"; "standard brands"; "standard operating procedure"

    Synonyms:
    stock, received

    Antonyms:
    irregular, nonstandard, inferior, nonnormative, bad, unacceptable, deficient, uncommon, unaccepted, substandard

  8. standardadjective

    commonly used or supplied

    "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment"

    Synonyms:
    stock, received

    Antonyms:
    nonnormative, nonstandard, deficient, uncommon, substandard, inferior, unaccepted, bad, unacceptable, irregular

  9. standardadjective

    established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence

    "a standard reference work"; "the classical argument between free trade and protectionism"

    Synonyms:
    stock, received

    Antonyms:
    deficient, substandard, nonnormative, nonstandard, inferior, bad, irregular, unacceptable, unaccepted, uncommon

  10. standard, receivedadjective

    conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

    "standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)

    Synonyms:
    stock, received

    Antonyms:
    nonstandard, irregular, unaccepted, bad, inferior, substandard, deficient, uncommon, unacceptable, nonnormative

  11. standard, stockadjective

    regularly and widely used or sold

    "a standard size"; "a stock item"

    Synonyms:
    stock, hackneyed, stock(a), commonplace, trite, threadbare, banal, shopworn, old-hat, received, tired, well-worn, timeworn

    Antonyms:
    nonstandard, bad, deficient, unacceptable, unaccepted, irregular, nonnormative, substandard, uncommon, inferior

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. standardnoun

    Synonyms:
    ensign, flag, banner, streamer, pennons, colors

  2. standardnoun

    Synonyms:
    criterion, rule, test, touchstone

  3. standardnoun

    Synonyms:
    model, gauge

  4. standardnoun

    Synonyms:
    upright, support

  5. standardnoun

    Synonyms:
    (Bot.) vexillum

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. standardnoun

    Synonyms:
    criterion, model, type, pattern, norm, gauge, measure, flag, colors, labarum, vexillum

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How to use standard in a sentence?

  1. The FBI Philadelphia Field Office:

    While it’s the FBI’s standard practice not to discuss such operational specifics, we can say that the number of personnel and vehicles widely reported as being on scene Friday is an overstatement, and the tactics used by FBI personnel were professional, in line with standard practices, and intended to ensure the safety of everyone present in and outside the residence.

  2. Sal Muoio:

    They absolutely should have this, i always thought that was standard operating procedure for companies that have the CEO as chairman.

  3. Tom Spetalnick:

    Eye care patients tend to think that an eye exam is just a measurement for glasses, and that is a real important test, because people want to see well out of their glasses. But it's a fairly small part of an overall comprehensive eye examination and has no impact, or very little impact, on assessing the health of the eye, there is a standard of care when an eye doctor is expected to perform an eye exam and the eye exam is expected to determine if the patient does or doesn't have things like glaucoma, retina problems, even diabetes can be detected.

  4. Commissioner Miguel Arias Cañete:

    Some parties have unfortunately reverted to standard positions.

  5. Bryan Singer:

    It's sad that The Atlantic would stoop to this low standard of journalistic integrity, we feel fortunate that The Atlantic decided to work with us, and we are grateful that the piece has gone through The Atlantic's thoughtful editorial process, which included another rigorous fact-check and robust legal vetting.


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