Top synonyms for “standard”: banner, criterion, measure, monetary standard, received, stock, touchstone, acceptable, and 20 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)any distinctive flag
- (noun)an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)“distance was marked by standards every mile”
- (noun)the ideal in terms of which something can be judged“they live by the standards of their community”
- (noun)a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated“the schools comply with federal standards”
- (noun)the value behind the money in a monetary system
- (noun)a board measure = 1980 board feet
- (adjective)commonly used or supplied“standard procedure”
- (adjective)regularly and widely used or sold“a standard size”
- (adjective)established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence“a standard reference work”
- (adjective)conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind“windows of standard width”
- (adjective)conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers“standard English”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "standard"?
Common synonyms for "standard" include banner, criterion, measure, monetary standard, received, stock. Our thesaurus lists 28 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "standard"?
Antonyms for "standard" include nonstandard. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "standard" mean?
any distinctive flag
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