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standard
Adjective
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If something is standard, it is typical or usual.
The store sells standard American food.
standard
Noun
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A standard is a quality that is the minimum or usual.
percent correct is the standard for an A at our school.
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A standard is a military or ceremonial flag carried on a pole or hoisted on a rope.
account
Noun
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An account is an arrangement with a bank or other company to do business.
I opened a bank account when I moved into town.
The internet company cancelled my e-mail account.
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The records of the money that is paid or received. (often plural)
The accounts show that your bill has already been paid.
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A description of events
The account that he gave didn't match the story that was in the newspaper.
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If you take something into account, you think about it when you decide something.
Effective leaders have to take account of everyone's feelings.
account
Verb
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If mathx/math accounts for mathy/math, it explains why mathy/math happens or exists.
Oh, she was sick. Well, that accounts for her poor test score.