noun as in strong fondness

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substandards, standards

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Example Sentences

Example:The factory’s new quality control measures raised the touchstone from substandards to industry benchmarks.

Definition:A level that is beneath the acceptable or appropriate standard.

From substandards

Example:While touchstones are specific to certain contexts, general standards are widely applicable.

Definition:Explicit or implicit criteria by which something has to conform to or be judged against.

From standards