standard

n

1. model, pattern, example, paradigm, exemplar, ideal, beau ideal, mirror, paragon; prototype, archetype; rule, principle, canon,law, guideline, rule of thumb, regulation, precept, order; gauge, yardstick, scale, guide, touchstone, measure, criterion; axiom, fundamental.

2. par, norm, normal, average, mean, median; grade, level, degree, rank.

3. flag, ensign, oriflamme, banner, pennant, pennon, streamer, (collectively) bunting; gonfalon, guidon, labarum, vexillum; jack, union jack, Brit. Union Jack, Both U.S. Stars and Stripes, Old Glory; France. tricolor; emblem, insignia.

4. upright, stanchion, pier, footing, platform, base, support; column, post, pillar.

adj

5. recognized, accepted, approved, orthodox, official; definitive, classic, authoritative; established, dependable, sure, reliable.

6. usual, customary, consuetudinary, wonted, habitual; regular, stock, set, normal, expected, traditional; common, commonplace, familiar, ordinary, conventional; required, Fr. de rigueur; universal, widespread, prevalent, popular.