yardstick

yard·stick  (yärdstk)

n.

1. A graduated measuring stick one yard in length.

2. A test or standard used in measurement, comparison, or judgment. See Synonyms at standard.

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yardstick [ˈjɑːdˌstɪk]

n

1. a measure or standard used for comparison on what kind of yardstick is he basing his criticism?

2. (Engineering / Tools) a graduated stick, one yard long, used for measurement

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	yardstick - a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?" criterion, standard, touchstone, measure - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
	2.	yardstick - a ruler or tape that is three feet long yard measure ruler, rule - measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

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yardstick

noun standard, measure, criterion, gauge, benchmark, touchstone, par an exceptional vintage by any yardstick

Translations

yardstick [ˈjɑːdstɪk] N (fig) → patrón m, criterio m, medida f

yardstick [ˈjɑː^rdstɪk] n

(= criterion) → critère m
yardstick of success → critère m de réussite

(= standard for comparison) → point f de référence

yardstick

n

(= measuring rod) → Elle f

(fig) → Maßstab m

yardstick [ˈjɑːdstɪk] n (fig) → metro, criterio