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standard vs scale of measurement

scale of measurement vs standard

standard and scale of measurement both are nouns.

standard is an adjective but scale of measurement is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
standard Yes Yes No No
scale of measurement Yes No No No
As nouns, scale of measurement is a hyponym of standard; that is, scale of measurement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than standard:
  • standard: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  • scale of measurement: an ordered reference standard
standard (noun) scale of measurement (noun)
any distinctive flag an ordered reference standard
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the value behind the money in a monetary system
a board measure = 1980 board feet
standard (adjective) scale of measurement (adjective)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
commonly used or supplied
regularly and widely used or sold
Difference between standard and scale of measurement

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