Added 8 October 2026
standard
/ˈstændəd/ adjective
In Latin: norma Wiktionary
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noun
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A principle or example or measure used for comparison. A level of quality or attainment.
I am in fifth standard.
- A level of quality or attainment.
- Something used as a measure for comparative evaluations; a model.
interjection
- An expression of agreement.
Origin
From Middle English standard, from Old French estandart (“gathering place, battle flag”), from Frankish *standahard (literally “stand firm, stand hard”), equivalent to stand + -ard. An alternative etymology derives the second element from Frankish *oʀd (“point, spot, place”) (compare Old French ordé (“pointed”), Old English ord (“point, source, vanguard”), German Standort (“location, place, site, position, base”, literally “standing-point”)). Merged with Middle English standar, stander, standere (“flag, banner”, literally “stander”), equivalent to stand + -er. More at stand, hard, ord.
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