standard (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “standard”

1. meeting the usual size, amount, power, or quality
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   The restaurant offers a standard portion size that satisfies most customers.
2. recognized for excellence or authority
   Shakespeare is considered a standard writer in English literature.
3. having a manual transmission (specific to motor vehicles)
   She preferred driving a standard car because it gave her more control over the vehicle's speed.
4. included as a basic option, not extra
   Air conditioning comes as standard equipment in most new cars.
5. matching the accepted variety in linguistics
   She speaks in standard English, which is taught in schools across the country.

noun “standard”

1. an official guideline or rule for making or measuring something
   The company uses a set of strict standards to ensure all their products meet high-quality expectations.
2. an acceptable level of quality
   The restaurant's food did not meet our usual standards, so we decided not to return.
3. a widely known and popular musical piece
   "Moon River" is considered a jazz standard, beloved by many generations.
4. a vehicle with a manual transmission
   My dad taught me how to drive using his old standard, and now I prefer it over automatics.
5. a wine bottle holding 0.750 liters
   For our dinner party, I bought a standard bottle of Merlot to share.
6. a pole, an object that stands upright holding something (e.g. a lamp)
   The living room was brightly lit by a lamp standard placed next to the sofa.
7. a military unit's flag or ensign
   The soldiers rallied around their standard, a symbol of their unity and strength, as they prepared for battle.