almost standards mode

noun

A technique used by some web browsers to maintain backward compatibility with older web pages, largely following the standards, but using different height calculations for certain elements.

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Meanings

nounalmost standards mode (uncountable)
  1. InternetdateduncountableA technique used by some web browsers to maintain backward compatibility with older web pages, largely following the standards, but using different height calculations for certain elements.
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