Definition of Yardstick
Yardstick
yard·stick
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A measuring stick one yard long, used as a standard unit of length.
e.g. The carpenter used a yardstick to measure the width of the doorframe.
(noun)
a measuring stick/rod that is precisely 3 feet, or 1 yard (about 0.92 meters) long and that typically has markings dividing it into inches;
e.g. She used a yardstick to measure the amount of fabric she would need.
(noun)
something that is used as a standard basis for measurement or calculation;
e.g. This unit can be used as a yardstick for measuring even very small volumes of liquids.
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