gold standardglossary / GOLD STANDARD gold standard. A monetary system in which currency is convertible into its legal equivalent in gold or gold coin. • The United States adopted the gold standard in 1900 and abandoned it in 1934. Cf. PAPER STANDARD. 词条贡献者 译者Christina,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与反垄断与不正当竞争诉讼相关的法律文件。