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Standard English — (often shortened to S.E. within linguistic circles) refers to whatever form of the English language is accepted as a national norm in an Anglophone country.[1] It encompasses grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. In the British Isles, particularly… … Wikipedia
standard English — The term has been variously defined and heavily politicized, but essentially it is the form of English that is most widely accepted and understood in an English speaking country and tends to be based on the educated speech of a particular area,… … Modern English usage
Standard English — Standard ,English noun uncount the form of spoken and written English that is considered acceptable by most people … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Standard English — [ stændəd ɪȖglɪʃ], v. a. in Großbritannien als Modell akzeptierte Variante der englischen Sprache … Universal-Lexikon
standard english — noun Usage: usually capitalized S & capitalized E 1. : the English taught in schools 2. : English that is current, reputable, and national 3. : the English that with respect to spelling … Useful english dictionary
Standard English — /ˈstændəd ɪŋglɪʃ/ (say standuhd ingglish) noun 1. the form of English, most easily identified in print, taken to be the form most widely accepted by educated English speakers throughout the world. 2. the form of English characterised by the… …
Standard English — noun Date: 1836 the English that with respect to spelling, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary is substantially uniform though not devoid of regional differences, that is well established by usage in the formal and informal speech and writing… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Standard English — the English language in its most widely accepted form, as written and spoken by educated people in both formal and informal contexts, having universal currency while incorporating regional differences. [1870 75] * * * … Universalium
Standard English — UK / US noun [uncountable] linguistics the form of spoken and written English that is considered acceptable by most people … English dictionary
Standard English — Stand′ard Eng′lish n. ling. the English language in its most widely accepted form, as written and spoken by educated people in both formal and informal contexts, having universal currency while incorporating regional differences • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
