ETALON Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word etalon. (close relations)
Definition of ETALON
Best Alternative Words for ETALON
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| benchmark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a standard by which something can be measured or judged • a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point | ||||||||
| criterion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged | ||||||||
| model | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process • a type of product • a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor • representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) • something to be imitated • someone worthy of imitation • a representative form or pattern • a woman who wears clothes to display fashions • the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) adjective satellite • worthy of imitation verb • plan or create according to a model or models • form in clay, wax, etc • assume a posture as for artistic purposes • display (clothes) as a mannequin • create a representation or simulation of • construct a model in the likeness of | ||||||||
| prototype | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a standard or typical example | ||||||||
| standard | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind • established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence • conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers noun • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged • a board measure = 1980 board feet • the value behind the money in a monetary system • an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) • any distinctive flag adjective satellite • commonly used or supplied • regularly and widely used or sold | ||||||||
