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What is another word for Standard? – 160 Standard Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    normal typical usual customary conventional traditional regular routine ordinary commonplace familiar expected anticipated predicted average medium moderate mediocre middle-of-the-road so-so fair indifferent unremarkable unexceptional run-of-the-mill garden-variety mundane everyday workaday habitual accustomed usual wonted established settled fixed set model example pattern prototype benchmark criterion gauge yardstick measure norm par

    Meaning of Standard

    The primary meaning of the word "Standard" refers to a level of quality or attainment that is considered acceptable or normal.

    Definitions

    • A level of quality or attainment that is considered acceptable or normal
    • * A widely accepted measure or model of something, used as a basis for comparison
    • * A flag or banner, especially one used to represent a country, organization, or institution

    Etymology of Standard

    The word "Standard" originates from the Old French word "estendard," meaning "flag" or "banner"
    It is derived from the verb "estendre," meaning "to stretch out" or "to extend"
    The word has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a flag or banner, and later developed its modern meanings related to quality, measurement, and comparison

    Example Uses

    • The company's customer service is not up to the standard we expect from a reputable business
    • * The new policy sets a high standard for environmental sustainability
    • * The standard of living in the city is higher than in the surrounding rural areas

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    substandard inferior poor low bad defective faulty flawed imperfect inadequate insufficient unacceptable unconventional unorthodox unusual abnormal extraordinary exceptional outstanding superb excellent superior exceptional unique anomalous irregular deviant

    Related Nouns

    model example pattern prototype benchmark criterion gauge yardstick measure norm par level grade rank rating score index indicator metric parameter specification requirement regulation rule law code guideline

    Related Verbs

    establish set fix determine define specify measure evaluate assess compare contrast gauge calibrate adjust regulate standardize normalize equalize level grade rank rate score

    Related Adjectives

    normal typical usual conventional traditional regular routine ordinary commonplace familiar expected anticipated average medium moderate mediocre middle-of-the-road so-so fair indifferent unremarkable unexceptional run-of-the-mill garden-variety mundane everyday workaday habitual accustomed usual wonted established settled fixed set