yardsticks

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Noun yardstick has 2 senses

yardstick - a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?"
--₁ is a kind of standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
yardstick, yard measure - a ruler or tape that is three feet long
--₂ is a kind of rule, ruler

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Yardsticks

Description:

Yardsticks refer to measuring instruments used to measure a yard, either in length or as a metaphorical representation. It can also mean a standard or criterion used for comparison or evaluation.

Examples:

1. Noun - Length Measurement:

- The contractor used various yardsticks to measure the length of the construction site.

- Please bring the yardstick so we can accurately measure the fabric length.

2. Noun - Figurative Meaning:

- As an athlete, winning gold medals has become the yardstick of his success.

- Honesty, integrity, and kindness are the yardsticks by which we should measure our character.

3. Verb - Assessing or Comparing:

- The teacher yardsticks each student's performance throughout the academic year.

- She yardsticks her progress by analyzing previous sales reports.

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