standard

NOUNADJECTIVE /stændərd/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S

standard is a valid 8-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1T1A1N1D2A1R1D2
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING

What does standard mean?

NOUN · 6 SENSES
1

A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated.

“the schools comply with federal standards”

2

Any distinctive flag.

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NARROWER
3

The ideal in terms of which something can be judged.

“they live by the standards of their community”

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4

The value behind the money in a monetary system.

BROADER
6

An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support).

“distance was marked by standards every mile”

“lamps supported on standards provided illumination”

BROADER
RELATED
ADJECTIVE · 5 SENSES
1

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”

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2

Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence.

“a standard reference work”

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3

Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers.

“standard English”

“received standard English is sometimes called the King's English”

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4

Regularly and widely used or sold.

“a standard size”

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SIMILAR
5

Commonly used or supplied.

“standard procedure”

“standard car equipment”

SIMILAR