Gold Standard Definition

noun
A monetary standard solely in terms of gold, in which the basic currency unit is made equal to and redeemable by a specified quantity of gold.
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A thing that serves as a model or standard of excellence.
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(idiomatic) A test or measure of comparison that is considered ultimate or ideal.

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gold standard
Plural:
gold-standards

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