The standard of education in this country is high.
The standard of living is gradually rising.
water level
Literal or technical use referring to the height of a water surface. In everyday Japanese, 水位 is often the more usual word for 'water level'.
In technical contexts, the height of the surface of a river or lake may be called the water level.
The educational standard in this country is high.
The standard of living in this area is still low.
His skill has reached a professional level.
This factory maintains a high quality standard.
They aim to raise educational standards with the new system.
spirit level; level; leveling instrument
benchmark; bench mark