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English to English noun
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a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated |  | Example: the schools comply with federal standards
they set the measure for all subsequent work
source: wordnet30
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the ideal in terms of which something can be judged | | Example: they live by the standards of their community
source: wordnet30
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A standard of judging; any approved or established rule or test, by which facts, principles opinions, and conduct are tried in forming a correct judgment respecting them. | | source: webster1913
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