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.

plural of standard candle

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.

Alternative form of stand-up

A vertical pipe into which water is pumped so that a desired pressure is available at the bottom.

(medicine) The incidence rate of a particular disease in a population if that population had a standard age structure.

(British spelling) Designed in a standard manner or according to an official or accepted standard.

simple past tense and past participle of standardise

To establish a standard consisting of regulations for how something is to be done across an organization. / To make to conform to a standard. / To check for conformance with a standard.

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