Standard — meaning in English

English meaning

• default noun A preset option or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
• standard adj Usual, regular, or typical; falling within an accepted, expected range.

Senses

Standard is used for these senses in English:

• default (often, attributive) A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.

default — full definition

1. noun A preset option or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
2. noun Failure to fulfil an obligation, especially a financial or legal one.
3. verb To fail to meet a financial or legal obligation.

standard — full definition

1. adj Usual, regular, or typical; falling within an accepted, expected range.
2. adj Recognized as an accepted model of quality or correctness.
3. noun A level of quality or achievement used as a measure or goal.
4. noun A flag or banner representing a group, especially historically in battle.

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