Yardstick

/ˈjɑrdˌstɪk/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A standard of comparison or measure used to evaluate or judge something.
    We use customer satisfaction as the yardstick for success.

Forms

  • yardsticks

Commentary

Often employed metaphorically in legal contexts to establish standards or criteria.

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