tandard may also be
a specification that identifies model methods, materials, or practices. A standard may be approved by a formal ANSI-accredited
standards body, such as NISO. A de facto standard is one that becomes generally accepted without the formal endorsement of a
standard-setting organization. A community standard is a de facto standard developed and used within a particular user group.Compare with bench mark, best practices, and guidelines. See also: standards. 
Also, any object, such as a flag or 