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