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