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standard gauge (encz) | standard gauge, n: |
Standard gauge (gcide) | Standard \Stand"ard\, a.
1. Being, affording, or according with, a standard for
comparison and judgment; as, standard time; standard
weights and measures; a standard authority as to nautical
terms; standard gold or silver.
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2. Hence: Having a recognized and permanent value; as,
standard works in history; standard authors.
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3. (Hort.)
(a) Not supported by, or fastened to, a wall; as, standard
fruit trees.
(b) Not of the dwarf kind; as, a standard pear tree.
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Standard candle, Standard gauge. See under Candle, and
Gauge.
Standard solution. (Chem.) See Standardized solution,
under Solution.
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standard gauge (wn) | standard gauge
n 1: railroad track having the standard width of 56.5 inches |
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