[antiRepublicrat]

Standard n- Something, such as a practice or a product, that is widely recognized or employed, especially because of its excellence.

Then it's settled. By your definition, IE is not a standard.

[Last Visible Dog]

Standard n- Something, such as a practice or a product, that is widely recognized or employed, especially because of its excellence.

Then it's settled. By your definition, IE is not a standard.

I guess English is your second language. The word is especially not exclusively.