Yardstick
/ˈjɑrdˌstɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A standard of comparison or measure used to evaluate or judge something.
We use customer satisfaction as the yardstick for success.
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- yardsticks
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Commentary
Often employed metaphorically in legal contexts to establish standards or criteria.
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