Definitions for "Web Standards"
An open international standard for applications that use wireless communication, eg Internet access from a mobile phone.
(tech) — Standardised specifications for Internet markup languages such as HTML, CSS, and XML. Formulated by the W3C organisation, these standards enable people to create websites that will work in almost any browser or Internet enabled device.
A set of specifications defining how to provide correct code for use on the web. XHTML and CSS standards are examples. Other standards include accessibility standards which are also set by the W3C. They are a specification of semantics and aesthetic layout to increase machine readability.