v. To compare or judge something by a standard; to bring into conformity with a standard.

n. A level of quality or attainment; an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

v. To act as an agent or representative for someone or something.

n. A business or organization providing a particular service on behalf of another business, person, or group; the capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.