Yardstick | Mean of yardstick in English Dictionary
/ˈjɑɚdˌstɪk/
- Noun
- a long, flat tool that is one yard long and is used to measure things
- a rule or specific idea about what is acceptable or desirable that is used to judge or measure something
- Some feel that test scores aren't an adequate yardstick for judging a student's ability.
- Ratings are the yardstick by which TV shows are evaluated by networks.