Hyphenation of standard

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word standard? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

stan-dard

Definitions of standard:

1.	A basis for comparison A reference point against which other things can be evaluated The schools comply with federal standards They set the measure for all subsequent work
2.	The ideal in terms of which something can be judged They live by the standards of their community
3.	A board measure = 1980 board feet
4.	The value behind the money in a monetary system
5.	An upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) Distance was marked by standards every mile Lamps supported on standards provided illumination
6.	Any distinctive flag
7.	Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value Or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind Windows of standard width Standard sizes The standard fixtures Standard brands Standard operating procedure
8.	Commonly used or supplied Standard procedure Standard car equipment
9.	Established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence A standard reference work The classical argument between free trade and protectionism
10.	Conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers Standard English (American) Received standard English is sometimes called the King's English (British)
11.	Regularly and widely used or sold A standard size A stock item

Synonyms of standard:

adj	standard, modular, normative, regular, regulation, standardized, standardised, stock, normal
adj	common
adj	standard, accepted, authoritative, classical, definitive, basic, canonic, canonical, casebook, textbook, classic, criterial, criterional, orthodox
adj	standard, received, acceptable, accepted, normative, prescriptive
adj	stock, regular
noun	criterion, measure, touchstone, reference point, point of reference, reference
noun	criterion, ideal
noun	volume unit, capacity unit, capacity measure, cubage unit, cubic measure, cubic content unit, displacement unit, cubature unit
noun	monetary standard, value
noun	post
noun	flag

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.