touchstone vs standard

standard vs touchstone

touchstone and standard both are nouns.

touchstone is not an adjective while standard is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
touchstone	Yes	No	No	No
standard	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, touchstone and standard are synonyms defined as:

touchstone and standard: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

Other synonyms of touchstone include criterion, measure.

touchstone (noun)	standard (noun)
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated	any distinctive flag
	an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support)
	the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
	a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
	the value behind the money in a monetary system
	a board measure = 1980 board feet

touchstone (adjective)	standard (adjective)
	established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
	conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
	conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
	commonly used or supplied
	regularly and widely used or sold

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