definition of
standard

[1] #1 standard a. 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". wn

[2] #2 standard n. [criterion, measure, touchstone] 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". wn

[3] #3 standard n. [criterion] the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community". wn

[4] #4 standard s. commonly used or supplied; "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment". wn

[5] #5 standard a. 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". wn