No. 5,043 in Russian
меркам
The Russian word "меркам" is the dative plural form of "мерка," meaning "measure" or "standard" in English.
In a sentence
По сегодняшним меркам, этот телефон устарел.
By today's standards, this phone is outdated.
Refers to 'standards' or 'criteria' in a figurative comparison.
Судя по меркам времени, он был настоящим новатором.
Judging by the standards of the time, he was a true innovator.
Denotes 'standards' as a benchmark relevant to a specific era.
Этот дом, по меркам нашего города, очень просторный.
This house, by our city's standards, is very spacious.
Indicates 'standards' in terms of typical local expectations or norms.
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