standard
Level to meet
Standard describes what is normal, expected, or widely accepted as a baseline.
A standard size fits most people.
Standard practice is how things are typically done.
Standard English is the variety used in formal contexts.
As a noun, a standard is a level of quality (high standards), a flag or banner (the royal standard), or an upright support (lamp standard).
A song that becomes a standard enters the permanent repertoire: jazz standards. (Capitalized Standard may refer to specific brand names or publications.)
Thirty-six-inch ruler
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- metricStandard of measurement
- measurementDetermining size or amount
- baselineStandard for comparison
reference point · criterion · specification · calibration · parameter · threshold · tolerance · index
Agreed standard of behavior
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- acceptedFormally agreed to
- typicalRepresentative of a kind
- usualOccurring most often
customary · normal · ordinary · established · default · commonplace · prevalent · mainstream
Prescribed sequence of actions
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- codeSymbolic communication system
rule · requirement · compliance · practice · methodology · framework · policy · directive
Displayed strip with message
- ensignFlag or junior officer
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- militaryArmed forces collectively
bearer · rally · emblem · pennant · battle · cavalry · infantry · heraldry
Leader or instruction book
- manualWritten instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
- textbookAcademic subject manual
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
template · blueprint · canon · definitive · dictionary · encyclopedia · compendium · codex
Classification by rank
- premiumAdded cost for better
- high-gradeOf superior quality
- caliberBore diameter or quality
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
assurance · control · reliability · consistency · durability · precision · craftsmanship · fineness
Fitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- formalityStrict observance of convention
conduct · manners · custom · mores · convention · politeness · ceremony · tradition
Enclosed passenger car
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
- SUVRugged passenger vehicle
- hatchbackCar with rear swing-door
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
convertible · minivan · subcompact · full-size · midsize · compact · transmission · drivetrain
yardstick
Thirty-six-inch ruler
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- metricStandard of measurement
- measurementDetermining size or amount
baseline · reference point · criterion · specification · calibration · parameter · threshold · tolerance · index · scale
convention
Agreed standard of behavior
- expectationBelief about future outcomes
- acceptedFormally agreed to
- typicalRepresentative of a kind
usual · customary · normal · ordinary · established · default · commonplace · prevalent · mainstream · orthodox
procedure
Prescribed sequence of actions
- guidelineRecommended standard for action
- specificationDetailed technical requirement
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
code · rule · requirement · compliance · practice · methodology · framework · policy · directive · mandate
banner
Displayed strip with message
military · bearer · rally · emblem · pennant · battle · cavalry · infantry · heraldry · insignia
guide
Leader or instruction book
authority · template · blueprint · canon · definitive · dictionary · encyclopedia · compendium · codex · rulebook
grade
Classification by rank
- premiumAdded cost for better
- high-gradeOf superior quality
- caliberBore diameter or quality
excellence · assurance · control · reliability · consistency · durability · precision · craftsmanship · fineness · workmanship
decorum
Fitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
formality · conduct · manners · custom · mores · convention · politeness · ceremony · tradition · ritual
sedan
Enclosed passenger car
crossover · convertible · minivan · subcompact · full-size · midsize · compact · transmission · drivetrain · wheelbase
- difficultyeasy, hard, medium, difficult, moderate
- scalesweight, measure, balance, balance scale, digital scale
- bed sizestwin, full, queen, king, single
- comparisonscomparison, compare, comparative, analogy, metaphor
- conformityconformity, conforming, conform, conformist, conformism
- dutiesduty, task, obligation, moral obligation, responsibility
standardabnormal
Deviating from typical
nonstandard · atypical · non-standard · unusual · anomalous
standardexceptional
Notably above the norm
extraordinary · special · remarkable · outstanding · superior
standardcustom
Habitual group practice
customized · bespoke · custom-made · tailored · personalized
- double standardUnequally applied moral code
- high standardsDemanding criteria for quality
- up to standardMeeting expected quality
- gold standardMeasure of ultimate quality
- standardized testExam with fixed scoring
- environmental standardsRules governing ecological impact
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