yardstick Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a measure or standard used for comparison
    • on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?
  2. noun a ruler or tape that is three feet long
    yard measure.

WordNet


Yard"stick` noun
Definitions
  1. A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc.

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