Standard
/ˈstændərd/noun
A level of quality or attainment.
Did you know?The word 'standard' traces back to a symbol of nobility and authority, once evoking a banner under which warriors rallied in battle! ⚔️
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*stend-
“to stand or rise”
Old French
Old French
estandard
“a banner or flag, especially in a military context”
Middle English
Middle English
stondard
“a flag or standard, symbolic of rank or authority”
15th Century
English
standard
“a model or norm for measuring quality or performance”
Modern English
English
standard
“an established level of quality, used broadly in various contexts”