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Definition of Touchstone
1. Noun. A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated. "They set the measure for all subsequent work"
Specialized synonyms: Benchmark, Earned Run Average, Era, Gpa, Grade Point Average, Procrustean Bed, Procrustean Rule, Procrustean Standard, Yardstick, Medium Of Exchange, Monetary System, Graduated Table, Ordered Series, Scale, Scale Of Measurement, Gauge, Standard Of Measurement, Baseline, Norm
Generic synonyms: Metric, System Of Measurement
Derivative terms: Criterial, Criterional, Standardise, Standardize
Definition of Touchstone
1. n. Lydian stone; basanite; -- so called because used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak which is left upon the stone when it is rubbed by the metal. See Basanite.
Definition of Touchstone
1. Noun. A stone used to test the quality of gold alloys. ¹
2. Noun. A standard of comparison or evaluation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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