Standard

stand′ard, n. that which stands or is fixed, as a rule: the upright post of a tru : that which is established as a rule or model: a grade of cla ification in English elementary schools: a staff with a flag: an ensign of war: one of the two flags of a heavy cavalry regiment: ( hort. ) a standing shrub or tree, not supported by a wall.— adj. according to some standard: legal: usual: having a fixed or permanent value.— n. Stand′ard-bear′er , the soldier or junior officer who carries the colours: the spokesman or representative of a movement. [O. Fr. est and art —Old High Ger. stand an , to stand, with suff. -art. ]