Definition of Yardstick

1. Noun. A measure or standard used for comparison. "On what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?"

Generic synonyms: Criterion, Measure, Standard, Touchstone

2. Noun. A ruler or tape that is three feet long.
Exact synonyms: Yard Measure
Generic synonyms: Rule, Ruler

Definition of Yardstick

1. n. A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc.

2. n. A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc.

Definition of Yardstick

1. Noun. A measuring rod thirty-six inches long. ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively) A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Yardstick

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Yardstick

yardie
yarding
yardland
yardlands
yardless
yardlike
yardlong
yardlong bean
yardman
yardmaster
yardmasters
yardmen
yards
yardsale
yardsales
yardstick (current term)
yardsticks
yardwand
yardwands
yardwork
yardworks
yare
yarely
yarer
yarest
yarfa
yarfas
yari
yari-yari
yark

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