How to Pronounce Std

To pronounce "std", say STD — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does std mean?

noun

  1. A principle or example or measure used for comparison.
  2. A vertical pole with something at its apex.

noun

  1. A measure of how spread out data values are around the mean, defined as the square root of the variance. Represented with the Greek letter σ.

Synonyms

sigmastandard error

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "std"?▾

"Std" has one syllable.

What does "std" mean?▾

Std: A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

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