8 synonyms found - words and phrases with similiar meaning.
Definition
noun
- a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
- any distinctive flag
- the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
- the value behind the money in a monetary system
- a board measure = 1980 board feet
- an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
adjective
- conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
- regularly and widely used or sold
- commonly used or supplied
- 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