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standard

/ˈstændəd/
noun
  1. A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

  2. A vertical pole with something at its apex.

  3. A manual transmission vehicle.

adjective
  1. Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.

  2. (of a tree or shrub) Growing alone as a free-standing plant; not trained on a post etc.

  3. Having recognized excellence or authority.

    "standard works in history; standard authors"

Antonymsnon-standard, nonstandard
interjection
  1. An expression of agreement

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