Time as measured by synchronizing clocks in different geographical locations within a time zone to the same time, rather than using the local meridian, as in local mean time or solar time.

An agreed method of measuring time; a specification or standard of either the rate at which time passes, or of points in time, or of both.

(economics) A monetary system where the value of circulating money is linked to the value of gold. / (figuratively) A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.

(rail transport) A track gauge of 56.5 inches (1435 mm).

The practice of adhering strictly to published standards.

(software engineering) Fully supporting all relevant published standards.

(UK slang, derogatory) Utterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.

(statistics) A measure of how spread out data values are around the mean, defined as the square root of the variance. Represented with the Greek letter σ (sigma).

The situation where two groups or individuals are the same in pertinent ways, but one is condemned for it while the other is excused.

plural of double standard