Well, actually I'd say that is _a_ definition rather than _the_ definition. Another would be that a standard is the more fun car to drive.
Shannon apparently in a nit-picky mood today.
(and her 3 standards).
From
www.m-w.comStandard
3 : something established by authority, custom, or general consent as a model or example : CRITERION
4 : something set up and established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, weight, extent, value, or quality
Code
1 : a systematic statement of a body of law; especially : one given statutory force
2 : a system of principles or rules
This is the definition
Code: A group of general rules or systamatic standards for design, materials,fabrication, installation and inspection prepared in such a manner that it can be adobted by a legal jurisdiction and made into law.
Standard : Documents prepared by a professional group having requirements believed to be good and proper engineering practice and which are written with mandatory requirements.
regards
senthil