Yardstick
/jˈɑˌrdstɪk/
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Definition
(noun) A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.
Sentence Examples
A yardstick is 36 inches long.
The teacher picked up the yardstick and measured.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company's success is often used as a ____ to measure the several of overall and various market trends today.