yardstick

(-stik′)

noun

  1. a graduated stick or rod one yard in length, used in measuring
  2. any test or standard used in measuring, judging, etc.

See yardstick in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  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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