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September 11, 2017 Word of the Day

standard /ˈstændɚd/ adjective
standard
/ˈstændɚd/
adjective
The girls are wearing a standard school uniform.
The girls are wearing a standard school uniform.
Definition of STANDARD

1 : regularly and widely used, seen, or accepted : not unusual or special

  • a standard approach/treatment

  • the standard features/colors

  • a standard medical procedure

2 : generally accepted and used because of high quality or excellence

  • standard reference works

3 : accepted and used by most of the educated speakers and writers of a language

  • standard spelling/English

  • The word is considered standard.

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