standard

A mail standard of the 16th century; the transition between the more densely linked upstanding throat/neck part and the less densely linked shoulder section of the collar can be seen.

Meanings

Adjective

Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
Growing alone as a free-standing plant; not trained on a post etc.
Having recognized excellence or authority.
Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.
Having a manual transmission.
As normally supplied (not optional).
Conforming to the standard variety.

Noun

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.
A vertical pole with something at its apex.
A manual transmission vehicle.
The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla.
An inverted knee timber placed upon the deck instead of beneath it, with its vertical branch turned upward from that which lies horizontally.
A large drinking cup.
A collar of mail protecting the neck.

Interjection

An expression of agreement

Opposite words

nonstandard, non-standard

Narrower meaning words

Origin

From Middle English standard, from Old French estandart, from Frankish *standahard, equivalent to stand + -ard. Alternative etymology derives the second element from Frankish *oʀd (compare Old French ordé, Old English ord, German Standort). Merged with Middle English standar, stander, standere, equivalent to stand + -er. More at stand, hard, ord.

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