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standard

Definition

A technology or product that has achieved a level of market saturation such that nearly everyone in that particular market relies upon it.

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standard accounting practice
standard cost
standard costing
standard deduction
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International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
standard costing
Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB)
Standard & Poor's 100
standard risk
standard of living bubble
Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS)
residual standard deviation
Gold Exchange Standard
Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipt