| NOUN | possession | gold standard | a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| cognition | gold standard | a paragon of excellence |
| Meaning | A monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | standard, monetary standard | The value behind the money in a monetary system |
| Spanish | patrón oro | |
| Meaning | A paragon of excellence. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "academic education is the gold standard against which other educational activity is pejoratively judged" | |
| Broader | paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal | An ideal instance |
| Spanish | regla de oro | |
©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact