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standalone
adjectivenounMedium
/ˈstænd.ə.ləʊn/Something that functions independently, without being connected to or requiring any other system, software, or support.
standard
adjectivenounB1
/ˈstandəd/A level of quality or achievement, or a thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.
standard amenities
plural-nounB2
/ˈstandəd əˈmiːnɪtiz/The basic, typical facilities or services expected to be provided in a particular place, such as a hotel, apartment, or public space.
standard american english
nounmedium
/ˈstændəd əˈmɛrɪkən ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/The variety of English spoken in the United States that is considered neutral, without strong regional accents, often used in formal and media contexts.
standard assessment tasks
plural-nounC2
/ˈstandəd əˈsɛsmənt tɑːsks/A formal, systematic set of procedures or tests designed to measure student performance, knowledge, or skills against established criteria or benchmarks.
standard atmosphere
nounC1+
/ˈstandəd ˈætməsfɪə/A reference unit of pressure defined as exactly 101,325 pascals (approximately 14.6959 psi or 760 mmHg), commonly used in scientific and engineering contexts.
standard book number
nounRare / Historical
/ˌstændəd ˈbʊk ˌnʌmbə/A unique 10-digit numeric identifier for a commercially published book, particularly in the UK, used before the universal adoption of the 13-digit ISBN.
standard candle
nounC1
/ˈstandəd ˈkand(ə)l/An object of known luminosity, used in astronomy to measure distances to other galaxies.
standard cell
nounC1
/ˈstandəd sɛl/A basic, repeatable unit or component within a larger system, designed according to established specifications to ensure consistency and interoperability.
standard coin
nounLow
/ˈstændəd kɔɪn/A piece of metal currency issued by a government that conforms to official specifications of weight, purity, and design, serving as legal tender and a basic unit of monetary value.
standard cost
nounC1
/ˈstandəd kɒst/A predetermined cost for producing a unit of product or providing a service under normal conditions, used for budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis in managerial accounting.
standard deviation
nounC1+
/ˌstændəd ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values around their mean (average). A low standard deviation indicates data points are close to the mean, while a high standard deviation indicates data points are spread out over a wider range.
standard dollar
nounC1 (Advanced)
/ˈstændəd ˈdɒlə/A unit of currency used as a benchmark for value and exchange, specifically the US dollar (USD) when it serves as the world's primary reserve currency and monetary standard.
standard english
nounC1-C2
/ˌstændəd ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/The universally accepted, prestige variety of English used in formal writing, education, broadcasting, and public institutions across English-speaking countries, characterized by codified grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.
standard error
nounlow
/ˈstændəd ˈerə/In statistics, the standard deviation of the sampling distribution of a statistic, used to measure the accuracy of an estimate.
standard function
nounC1
/ˈstandəd ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n/A basic, established, or commonly used operation or procedure within a system, often serving as a reference point.
standard gauge
adjectivenounC1
/ˈstandəd ɡeɪdʒ/The standard distance between the two rails on a railway track, measuring 4 feet 8.5 inches (1,435 mm).
standard generalized mark-up language
nounC2
/ˌstændəd ˌdʒenərəlaɪzd ˈmɑːkʌp ˌlæŋɡwɪdʒ/An international standard (ISO 8879) for defining generalized mark-up languages, most famously used as the basis for HTML and XML.
standard grade
nounC1
/ˈstændəd ɡreɪd/a level or classification of quality, measurement, or achievement that is officially accepted as typical, good, or sufficient.
standard housing benefit
nounLow
/ˈstændəd ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈbɛnɪfɪt/A regular, government-provided payment in the UK to help people on a low income pay their rent.

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