A standard is something that is accepted as an authority or an acknowledged measure of comparison for quantitative or qualitative values. Standards become accepted through the reputation of those who create the standard.
Standards can also specify the steps for constructing something.
Standards become parts of codes and procedures so that products can be compatible. Reference Sources in Science, Engineering, Medicine and Agriculture . Wendt Library has roughly 3200 standards in the Standards Collection on 3rd floor. Wendt has the largest collection of standards on campus, although other campus libraries may have additional titles. There are also many government sponsored standards and specifications as well as a few international standards.