| noun | a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated “the schools comply with federal standards” |
| noun | the ideal in terms of which something can be judged “they live by the standards of their community” |
| noun | a board measure = 1980 board feet |
| noun | the value behind the money in a monetary system |
| noun | an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) “distance was marked by standards every mile” |
| noun | any distinctive flag |
| 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 | commonly used or supplied “standard procedure” |
| adjective | established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence “a standard reference work” |
| adjective | conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; (American); (British) “standard English” |
| adjective | regularly and widely used or sold “a standard size” |
| standardize | verb | cause to conform to standard or norm |
| standardise | verb | cause to conform to standard or norm |
| criterial | adjective | serving as a basis for evaluation |
| criterional | adjective | serving as a basis for evaluation |
| stand | verb | put into an upright position |