n a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the schools comply with federal standards
n the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
they live by the standards of their community
n a board measure = 1980 board feet
n the value behind the money in a monetary system
n an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
distance was marked by standards every mile lamps supported on standards provided illumination
n any distinctive flag
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
s commonly used or supplied
standard procedure standard car equipment
a established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
a standard reference work
a conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
standard English" (American) received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)
s regularly and widely used or sold
a standard size
Standard Pacific announces acquisition of homebuilding assets from Centerline Standard Pacific announces that the company has completed its acquisition of select homebuilding assets from Centerline Homes® homebuilding affiliates. The acquisition includes approximately 30 current ...
June 14, 2013 - Theflyonthewall.com via Yahoo! Finance
Standard Pacific Buys 3,000 Lots Standard Pacific Homes bought control of about 3,000 lots in 30 current and future communities in Florida and North Carolina from Centerline Homes.
June 14, 2013 - Builder Magazine
Standard Register Launches New Natural Finish In-Mold Label Product Standard Register today launched IML Naturals, a new in-mold label that more effectively replicates the look of wood and metal on injection molded plastic products.
June 13, 2013 - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Barack Obama in IFEX President Barack Obama said he had failed to "meet the standard that should be set by a commanding general."
Eliot Spitzer in Bloomberg I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard that I expect of myself,Spitzer, 48, said at a Manhattan press conference.