standard - noun

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

the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

a board measure = 1980 board feet

the value behind the money in a monetary system

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

any distinctive flag

standard - adjective

• conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
• established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
• conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
• commonly used or supplied
• regularly and widely used or sold

standard - thesaurus

banner   criterion   measure   received   stock   touchstone