This is the 5043rd most frequent Russian word.
меркам
The Russian word "меркам" is the dative plural form of "мерка," meaning "measure" or "standard" in English.
Refers to 'standards' or 'criteria' in a figurative comparison.
По сегодняшним меркам, этот телефон устарел.
By today's standards, this phone is outdated.
Denotes 'standards' as a benchmark relevant to a specific era.
Судя по меркам времени, он был настоящим новатором.
Judging by the standards of the time, he was a true innovator.
Indicates 'standards' in terms of typical local expectations or norms.