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English noun: gold standard

1. gold standard (possession) a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold


Broader (hypernym)monetary standard, standard

2. gold standard (cognition) a paragon of excellence


SamplesAcademic education is the gold standard against which other educational activity is pejoratively judged.


Broader (hypernym)beau ideal, idol, paragon, perfection









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