Definition of «to measure the standards»

The phrase "to measure the standards" means to evaluate or assess how well something or someone meets a specific set of criteria or expectations.

Although I'm not sure what we are measuring our standards of «okay» against? (pregnancyafterlosssupport.com)
Specifically, tracking error measures the standard deviation of the excess returns a portfolio generates compared to its benchmark. (amgfunds.com)
Must the standards of measuring standards differ because of who is in the presidency? (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
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