standard

ˈstændəd

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#1·5h ago

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

Origin: From , from , from , equivalent to . An alternative etymology derives the second element from (compare , , ). Merged with , stander, standere, equivalent to . More at stand, hard, ord. As a hill-naming term possibly a ; equivalent to , arising with confusion with the hill-naming element chimney. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·5h ago

Having recognized excellence or authority.

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#3·5h ago

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

standard works in history; standard authors

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