Meaning of YARDSTICK
| Pronunciation: | | 'yârd`stik
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- [n] a ruler or tape that is three feet long
- [n] a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?"
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| | Synonyms: | | yard measure |
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| | See Also: | | criterion, measure, rule, ruler, standard, touchstone | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Yard"stick`\, n.
A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure
of cloth, etc.
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