standard

stan-dard · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A level of quality or achievement.

  2. 2.

    A principle used as a basis for judgment.

  3. 3.

    [as adjective]Usual or typical.

Forms

plural: standards

Related words

See also: criterion, norm, quality
Synonyms: benchmark, criterion, norm

Etymology

From Old French estandard ("banner, standard"), from Frankish standhard ("stand firm").