gold standard noun
Meaning:
the gold standard 1 : a system in which a unit of money (such as the dollar) is equal to a particular amount of gold
▪ It was the early 20th century, and the United States was still on the gold standard. 2 : something that is considered to be the best and that is used to judge the quality or level of other, similar things
▪ This car is the gold standard for luxury automobiles. ▪ the gold standard of stylish resorts
▪ It was the early 20th century, and the United States was still on the gold standard.
▪ This car is the gold standard for luxury automobiles. ▪ the gold standard of stylish resorts
