American Dictionary
Definition standard in American English
standard
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈstændərd/
Example
It's a standard reply that the company sends out to applicants.
Example
All the cars are equipped with air conditioning as standard.
Example
the teaching of standard English
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a standard book or work is one that most people use because it is the most respected in a particular subject
Synonyms and related words
Example
The promotional pack was 20 percent bigger than the standard size.
