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