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standard lining
nounLow
/ˈstændəd ˈlaɪnɪŋ/A conventional, widely accepted material or layer used inside something, often for protection, insulation, or comfort.
standard model
nounLow (Specialised)
/ˈstandəd ˈmɒdl/A conceptual framework in physics that describes three of the four known fundamental forces (electromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions) and classifies all known elementary particles.
standard money
nounC1-C2 / Professional / Academic
/ˈstandəd ˈmʌni/The legally recognized form of money in a country, typically issued and guaranteed by its government, which serves as the authorized medium of exchange, unit of account, and legal tender for all debts.
standard normal distribution
nounC1/C2
/ˈstændəd ˈnɔːməl dɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/In statistics and probability theory: a normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1, often represented as N(0, 1).
standard of living
nounB2
/ˈstændəd əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/The degree of material comfort, wealth, and necessities available to a person or group.
standard operating procedure
nounC1
/ˌstæn.dəd ˈɒp.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ prəˈsiː.dʒər/an established or prescribed method to be followed routinely for the performance of a designated operation or in a designated situation
standard poodle
nounB1
/ˈstændəd ˈpuːd(ə)l/A breed of dog, the largest size variety of the poodle, known for its distinctive curly coat, intelligence, and elegant appearance.
standard schnauzer
nounC1
/ˈstændəd ˈʃnaʊtsə/A medium-sized dog breed from Germany, originally used for ratting and guarding, characterized by a wiry coat, a distinctive beard and eyebrows, and a square build.
standard score
nounC1/C2
/ˈstændəd skɔː/A statistical measure that expresses how many standard deviations a data point is from the mean of a distribution.
standard scratch score
nounLow (specialized sports term)
/ˈstændəd skrætʃ skɔː(r)/A benchmark number used in golf representing the expected number of strokes a scratch golfer should take on a course under normal conditions.
standard temperature and pressure
nounlow
/ˈstændəd ˌtemprətʃər ənd ˈpreʃə/Standardised reference values for temperature and pressure used to define normal conditions for comparing measurements of gas properties, most commonly 0°C (273.15 K) and 1 atmosphere (101.325 kPa).
standard time
nounB1
/ˈstændəd taɪm/The official, legally established time for a specific region or time zone, as opposed to daylight saving time or local solar time.
standard-bearer
nounC1
/ˈstandəd ˌbɛːrə/A person who carries a flag or banner, especially in a military or ceremonial context.
standard-bred
adjectivenounLow
/ˈstændəd bred/Describing an animal, especially a horse, that has been bred to conform to specific standards of quality, performance, or pedigree.
standardbred
nounC1
/ˈstandədbrɛd/A breed of horse specifically developed for harness racing at the trot or pace.
standardize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈstandədʌɪz/To make things uniform or consistent by applying a fixed standard, rule, or model.
standby
adjectivenounB1
/ˈstændbaɪ/A state of readiness or availability, a backup option or person, or a cheap ticket for unsold travel space.
standee
nounC1
/stanˈdiː/A person who is standing, especially in a crowded vehicle or venue where seating is unavailable.
standfast
nounLow
/ˈstænd.fɑːst/A firm or unwavering position or attitude; steadfastness.
standfirst
nounC2
/ˈstændfɜːst/A brief introductory summary or teaser text that appears before the main body of a newspaper or magazine article.

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