Commentary: criterion, measure, ideal, touchstone - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
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They set the measure for all subsequent work.
They live by the standards of their community.
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Commentary: the value behind the money in a monetary system
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The gold standard is a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold.
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Commentary: an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
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Distance was marked by standards every mile.
Lamps supported on standards provided illumination.
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Commentary: a board measure = 1980 board feet
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The distance between Montreal and NYC is several hundred standards.
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Commentary: any distinctive flag
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An oriflame is a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings.
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Commentary: something that is standard
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Your car comes equipped with all the standards; air conditioning, power brakes, etc.
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