+An **Open Standard** is a publicly available specification, often developed collaboratively, that allows anyone to implement and use it without restriction. It ensures [Interoperability](/wiki/Interoperability) between diverse systems and promotes [Vendor Neutrality](/wiki/Vendor_Neutrality), fostering innovation and choice for users and developers alike.
+## See also
+- [Open Source](/wiki/Open_Source)
+- [Proprietary Standard](/wiki/Proprietary_Standard)
+- [Standardization](/wiki/Standardization)
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