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1. Definition: 1. a statistic describing the location of a distribution; "it set the norm for American homes"

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1. Definition: 1. (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems; "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"

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1. Definition: 1. undergo a test; "She doesn't test well"

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1. Definition: 1. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"

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1. Definition: 1. an appraisal of the state of affairs;

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1. Definition: 1. a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; "the value assigned was 16 milliseconds"

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1. Definition: 1. a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

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1. Definition: 1. take by attacking with scaling ladders; "The troops scaled the walls of the fort"

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1. Definition: 1. someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model"

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1. Definition: 1. the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

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1. Definition: 1. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

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1. Definition: 1. judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"

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1. Definition: 1. measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

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1. Definition: 1. the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime); "murder in the second degree"; "a second degree burn"

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1. Definition: 1. a model considered worthy of imitation; "the American constitution has provided a pattern for many republics"

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1. Definition: 1. an electronic device the displays information is a visual form

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1. Definition: 1. measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements

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1. Definition: 1. to hear and understand; "I read you loud and clear!"

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1. Definition: 1. commonly used or supplied; "standard procedure"; "standard car equipment"

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1. Definition: 1. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

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1. Definition: 1. something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"

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1. Definition: 1. a person who makes measurements

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1. Definition: 1. a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point

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1. Definition: 1. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

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1. Definition: 1. an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

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1. Definition: 1. the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their community"

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1. Definition: 1. a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves

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1. Definition: 1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

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