gold standard
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1
: a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by a stated quantity of gold and which is usually characterized by the coinage and circulation of gold, unrestricted convertibility of other money into gold, and the free export and import of gold for settling of international obligations
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the gold standard for accurate experimental procedures is the double-blind medication trial
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Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
The current gold standard for OSA treatment is positive airway pressure (PAP).
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
First introduced in 1974 and named after a town in western Ireland, the Shannon stands as a benchmark of artisanal excellence—a gold standard for derbies and a testament to Church’s enduring craft.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
For many years, NASCAR’s ‘Golden Boy’ was also its gold standard, a fact that eventually led him to the sport’s pinnacle, a rightful place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20standard. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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