Synonym: banner, criterion, emblem, flag, ideal, model, pattern, pennant, rule, symbol. Similar words: boundary, calendar, secondary, stand, stance, stand up, stand by, stand out. Meaning: ['stændə(r)d] 
n. 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged 3. a board measure = 1980 board feet 4. the value behind the money in a monetary system 5. an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) 6. any distinctive flag. adj. 1. conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind 2. commonly used or supplied 3. established or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence 4. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers 5. regularly and widely used or sold.
n. 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated 2. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged 3. a board measure = 1980 board feet 4. the value behind the money in a monetary system 5. an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) 6. any distinctive flag. adj. 1. conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind 2. commonly used or supplied 3. established or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence 4. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers 5. regularly and widely used or sold. 
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31. We'll continue to fight for a decent standard of living for our members.
32. At three hours and 21 minutes, it is an over-long, standard Hollywood epic.
33. There is a standard form of oath used in lawcourts.
34. It is a source of embarrassment to Londoners that the standard of pubs is so low.
35. I'm disappointed in your work;it has fallen below your usual standard.
36. There is no general agreement on a standard definition of intelligence.
37. This boom in adult education, in turn, helps to raise the intellectual standard of the whole country.
38. This last consignment of hosiery is quite up to standard.
39. This mark signifies that the products conform to an approved standard.
40. He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race.
41. The standard of care at our local hospital is excellent.
42. The committee is assessing the standard of care in local hospitals.
43. The children's standard of reading seems to have reached a plateau .
44. The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service.
45. There is a great sense of occasion and a terrific standard of musicianship.
46. Standard measurements of blood pressure are an important but crude way of assessing the risk of heart disease or strokes.
47. There's been a record number of complaints about the standard of service on Britain's railways.
48. The procedure is in strict conformity with standard international practices.
49. The currency was tied to the gold standard.
50. Many of the performers were of professional standard.
51. My last car was just a bog standard model.
52. This program is an industry standard for computers.
53. They have / enjoy a high standard of living.
54. It's a routine/standard surgical procedure.
55. All vehicles come with a catalytic converter as standard.
56. Two men carried the standard in the royal parade.
57. His work does not reach the standard required.
58. The senator gave his standard stump speech.
59. All these vans are made to a standard design.
60. Concessionary tickets are available at half the standard price.
More similar words: boundary, calendar, secondary, stand, stance, stand up, stand by, stand out, stand for, distant, instant, constant, substance, distance, stand up for, stand up to, instance, outstanding, understand, music stand, assistant, instantly, substantial, resistance, for instance, assistance, substantially, circumstance, in the distance, first and foremost.