Yardstick - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈjɑːrdstɪk|
Brit.
|ˈjɑːdstɪk|
noun
- a measure or standard used for comparison
on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?
- a ruler or tape that is three feet longExtra examples
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.
Profit is the most important yardstick of success for any business.
These subjects are used as a yardstick against which to measure the children's progress.
Word forms
noun
singular: yardstick
plural: yardsticks
singular: yardstick
plural: yardsticks
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