Gold standard Crossword Clue

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Gold standard Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STANDARD (noun)
1. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
2. any distinctive flag
STANDARD (adjective)
1. conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
2. regularly and widely used or sold
GOLD (noun)
1. a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
2. a deep yellow color
GOLD (adjective)
1. having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
2. made from or covered with gold

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