std
IPA: ˈɛstˈidˈi
Root Word: STD
noun
- (pathology) Initialism of sexually transmitted disease. [(pathology) Any of various diseases that are usually contracted through sexual contact.]
- (telephony) Initialism of subscriber trunk dialling or subscriber toll dialing.
- Initialism of short-term disability.
- (rare, sometimes humorous) Initialism of save the date. [An informal notice of the date of an important upcoming event, usually a wedding, sent before a formal invitation.]
- Abbreviation of standard. [A principle or example or measure used for comparison.]
- Abbreviation of standard deviation. [(statistics) 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 (sigma).]
adjective
- Alternative form of std (“standard”)
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Examples of "std" in Sentences
- The doctor diagnosed him with a sexually transmitted disease (STD
- It's important to practice safe sex to avoid contracting an STD
- Many STDs can be treated with antibiotics if caught early
- Getting tested regularly is the best way to prevent the spread of STDs
- It's crucial to have open and honest conversations with your partner about STDs
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