gold standard
noun
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
Examples of gold standard in a Sentence
the gold standard for accurate experimental procedures is the double-blind medication trial
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For winemakers, a gold standard is French oak barrels; these can run about $1,000 each or more, depending on size.
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Willa Rubin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Even though PET scans are the current gold standard of analyzing someone's degree of Alzheimer's, the scans themselves can be costly and not widely available except in population centers with advanced medical facilities.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
Our state’s representatives must be vigilant and proactive, defending our gold standard against any and all threats.
—Sierra Rodriguez, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2025
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Willa Rubin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Even though PET scans are the current gold standard of analyzing someone's degree of Alzheimer's, the scans themselves can be costly and not widely available except in population centers with advanced medical facilities.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
Our state’s representatives must be vigilant and proactive, defending our gold standard against any and all threats.
—Sierra Rodriguez, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gold standard
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20standard. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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