Synonyms for standard

Noun

1. standard, criterion, measure, touchstone, reference point, point of reference, reference

usage: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

2. criterion, standard, ideal

usage: the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"

3. standard, volume unit, capacity unit, capacity measure, cubage unit, cubic measure, cubic content unit, displacement unit, cubature unit

usage: a board measure = 1980 board feet

4. standard, monetary standard, value

usage: the value behind the money in a monetary system

5. standard, post

usage: an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support); "distance was marked by standards every mile"; "lamps supported on standards provided illumination"

6. standard, flag

usage: any distinctive flag

Adjective

1. standard (vs. nonstandard), modular, normative, regular, regulation, standardized, standardised, stock, normal

usage: conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind; "windows of standard width"; "standard sizes"; "the standard fixtures"; "standard brands"; "standard operating procedure"

2. standard, common (vs. uncommon)

usage: commonly used or supplied; "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment"

3. standard (vs. nonstandard), accepted, authoritative, classical, definitive, basic, canonic, canonical, casebook, textbook, classic, criterial, criterional, orthodox

usage: established or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence; "a standard reference work"

4. standard (vs. nonstandard), received, acceptable, accepted, normative, prescriptive

usage: conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; "standard English" (American); "received standard English is sometimes called the King's English" (British)

5. standard, stock, regular (vs. irregular)

usage: regularly and widely used or sold; "a standard size"; "a stock item"