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- US Pronunciation
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- [stan-derd]
- /ˈstæn dərd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stan-derd]
- /ˈstæn dərd/
Definitions of prestandard word
- noun prestandard something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model. 1
- noun prestandard an object that is regarded as the usual or most common size or form of its kind: We stock the deluxe models as well as the standards. 1
- noun prestandard a rule or principle that is used as a basis for judgment: They tried to establish standards for a new philosophical approach. 1
- noun prestandard an average or normal requirement, quality, quantity, level, grade, etc.: His work this week hasn't been up to his usual standard. 1
- noun prestandard standards, those morals, ethics, habits, etc., established by authority, custom, or an individual as acceptable: He tried to live up to his father's standards. 1
- noun prestandard a grade of beef immediately below good. 1
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Origin of prestandard
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English < Old French, probably < Frankish *standord (compare German Standort standing-point), conformed to -ard -ard
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Parts of speech for Prestandard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prestandard popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
prestandard usage trend in Literature
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