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yardstick

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Yardstick (noun) means a measuring stick that is one yard, or thirty-six inches, long.

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1
A measuring stick that is one yard, or thirty-six inches, long.
2
A standard used for judging or comparing other things.
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Etymology

Formed from yard and stick.

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What is the meaning of yardstick?
"yardstick" (noun) means a measuring stick that is one yard, or thirty-six inches, long.
What is another word for yardstick?
Other words for "yardstick" include benchmark, norm.
What are the different meanings of yardstick?
"yardstick" has 2 main meanings: 1. A measuring stick that is one yard, or thirty-six inches, long; 2. A standard used for judging or comparing other things.

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