YARDSTICK - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a measure or standard used for comparison
Example: on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?
Categories: Standard, Criterion, Measure, Touchstone
📖 Fun Facts About Yardstick
- • A yardstick is a measuring tool exactly 36 inches long — it’s also used metaphorically to mean a standard of comparison.
- • A yardstick is a ruler that is exactly one yard long, used for measuring things.
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a ruler or tape that is three feet long
Categories: Rule, Ruler
Synonyms
Yardstick, Yard measure
🧩 Fun Fact
Regional dialects create new vocabulary faster than standard dictionaries can track them.