1.a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated;
they set the measure for all subsequent work
2.the ideal in terms of which something can be judged;
they live by the standards of their community
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);
distance was marked by standards every mile
6.any distinctive flag
7.conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind;
windows of standard width
8.commonly used or supplied;
standard procedure
9.established or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence;
a standard reference work
10.conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers;
standard English (American)
11.regularly and widely used or sold;
a standard size