yardstick

Noun
  1. A measure or standard used for comparison (synset 107276623)
    "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?"
    hypernym: criterion, measure, standard, touchstone - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  2. A ruler or tape that is three feet long (synset 104619273)
    hypernym: rule, ruler - 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
    synonym: yard measure

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