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Yardstick
Meaning
Noun
●
In Measuring instruments:
A
measuring rod
thirty-six
inches
(one
yard
) long.
●
A
standard
to which other
measurements
or
comparisons
are judged.
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Origin
yardstick
English
stick
English
stiken
Middle English (1100-1500)
stician
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
stikke
Middle English (1100-1500)
sticca
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
yard
English
geard
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
gerd
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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Synonyms
Metewand
Norm
Benchmark
Ideal
Measuring Rod
Point Of Reference
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Criterion
Barometer
Benchmark
Metric
Standard
Measure
Rubric
Criteria
Baseline
Measurement
Basis
Predictor
Indicator
Gauge
Determinant
Instrument
Proxy
Guidepost
Justification
Descriptor
Guideline
Foundation
Definition
Factor
Touchstone
Means
Prerequisite
Litmus
Mean
Tool
Objective
Precondition
Guide
Benchmarks
Goal
Cornerstone
Referent
Aspect
Evaluation
Reference Point
Litmus Test
Starting Point
Point Of Reference
Key Performance Indicator
Unit Of Measure
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