touchstones
noun as in strong fondness
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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.
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