Here's a breakdown:
* Alaavukol (അളവുകോൽ) literally translates to "measuring rod" but is used to mean "standard" in the sense of a benchmark or criterion for measurement.
* Alaavu manadandam (അളവു മാനദണ്ഡം) means "measurement standard" which further emphasizes the concept of a standard or norm.
Therefore, "standard" accurately captures the meaning of both terms in English.