Standard meaning : A principle or example or measure used for comparison. A vertical pole with something at its apex. A manual transmission vehicle. The upper petal or banner of a papilionaceous corolla. An inverted knee timber placed upon the deck instead of beneath it, with its vertical branch turned upward from that which lies horizontally. A large drinking cup. Standard idiom, a prestigious or standardized language variety; standard language Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc. (of a tree or shrub) Growing alone as a free-standing plant; not trained on a post etc. Having recognized excellence or authority. Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality. (of a motor vehicle) Having a manual transmission. As normally supplied (not optional). Conforming to the standard variety. An expression of agreement