standard, n.
(standards)
freq. cnt. 22
(standards)
freq. cnt. 22
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 13 freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 2
criterion standard
sample sentences
"they live by the standards of their community"
lexical pointers
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a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
criterion measure standard touchstone
sample sentences
"the schools comply with federal standards""they set the measure for all subsequent work"
lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
any distinctive flag
<noun.artifact>
banner standard
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
<noun.artifact>
standard
sample sentences
"distance was marked by standards every mile""lamps supported on standards provided illumination"
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
hypernym
the value behind the money in a monetary system
<noun.possession>
monetary standard standard
lexical pointers
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a board measure = 1980 board feet
<noun.quantity>
standard
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