the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > conformity to or with a pattern, etc. > [noun] > a standard or norm > viewed as object of endeavour, etc. (2)
A level of quality, attainment, excellence, etc. Also: a required or agreed level of quality or attainment, thought to be adequate or proper…
figurative. A required level of attainment, an expected standard. Chiefly in to raise (also lower, set) the bar.