yardstick
yard·stick
noun \ˈyärd-ˌstik\Definition of YARDSTICK
1
a : a graduated measuring stick three feet (0.9144 meter) long b : a standard basis of calculation <a yardstick for measuring astronomical distances>
2
: a standard for making a critical judgment : criterion <measured by the yardstick of her first book> <was a great success by any yardstick>
Examples of YARDSTICK
- Some feel that test scores aren't an adequate yardstick for judging a student's ability.
- Ratings are the yardstick by which TV shows are evaluated by networks.
First Known Use of YARDSTICK
1610
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Rhymes with YARDSTICK
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