பொருள் : A basis for comparison. A reference point against which other things can be evaluated.
							எடுத்துக்காட்டு : 
							The schools comply with federal standards.
							They set the measure for all subsequent work.
							
ஒத்த சொற்கள் : measure, standard, touchstone
பொருள் : The ideal in terms of which something can be judged.
							எடுத்துக்காட்டு : 
							They live by the standards of their community.
							
ஒத்த சொற்கள் : standard