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
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the gold standard for accurate experimental procedures is the double-blind medication trial
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For the study, the researchers also had dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry measurements, a gold standard for body composition that measured fat mass and lean mass in each of the youths.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 June 2024
The dependability that comes with Merrell’s high-performing outdoor wear is merged with Gore-Tex’s gold standard of waterproofness in this simple yet powerful hiking boot, that‘s become my go-to for the last few years.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2024
Ripley, meanwhile, established herself as the new gold standard for what a badass female action protagonist could be.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
The event focused on gold standard policies, life-saving equipment and training and legislation that could help keep young athletes alive.
—Veda Morgan, The Courier-Journal, 3 Jan. 2024
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 June 2024
The dependability that comes with Merrell’s high-performing outdoor wear is merged with Gore-Tex’s gold standard of waterproofness in this simple yet powerful hiking boot, that‘s become my go-to for the last few years.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2024
Ripley, meanwhile, established herself as the new gold standard for what a badass female action protagonist could be.
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2024
The event focused on gold standard policies, life-saving equipment and training and legislation that could help keep young athletes alive.
—Veda Morgan, The Courier-Journal, 3 Jan. 2024
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“Gold standard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20standard. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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