Yardstick Definition & Meaning
yardstick
- noun
- a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?"
- a ruler or tape that is three feet long
"Yardstick" in song lyrics
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"the yardstick"
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Words that rhyme with yardstick
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- What does yardstick mean?
- a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?" a ruler or tape that is three feet long
- What part of speech is yardstick?
- Yardstick is a noun.
- How many definitions does yardstick have?
- Yardstick has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).