standard
[ stan-derd ]
/ ˈstæn dərd /
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Origin of standard
First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English, from Old French, probably from unattested Frankish standord (compare German Standort “standing-point”), conformed to -ard-ard
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1, 3. Standard, criterion refer to the basis for making a judgment. A standard is an authoritative principle or rule that usually implies a model or pattern for guidance, by comparison with which the quantity, excellence, correctness, etc., of other things may be determined: She could serve as the standard of good breeding. A criterion is a rule or principle used to judge the value, suitability, probability, etc., of something, without necessarily implying any comparison: Wealth is no criterion of a person's worth.
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British Dictionary definitions for standard
standard
/ (ˈstændəd) /
noun
adjective
Word Origin for standard
C12: from Old French estandart gathering place, flag to mark such a place, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German stantan to stand, Old High German ort place
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Medical definitions for standard
standard
[ stăn′dərd ]
n.
An acknowledged measure of comparison for quantitative or qualitative value; a criterion.
An object that under specified conditions defines, represents, or records the magnitude of a unit.
adj.
Serving as or conforming to a standard of measurement or value.
Widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence.
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