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Definition the gold standard in British English

the gold standard noun

noun
1

an economic system in which the value of money is calculated according to the value of gold

Synonyms and related words
capitalism command economy communism
2

the best available thing of its kind

Example

The test is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer.

Synonyms and related words
ideal perfection optimum
Definition the gold standard in British English