Synonyms for yardstick
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Noun
1. Standard — A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged
standard, measuring rod, point of reference, bench mark, norm, ideal, met-wand
Definitions
- n. 1
A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.
Forms
- Plural
- yardsticks → standards, norms, ideals, met-wands…
Example sentences
- standard There's a standard lamp in the corner of the room.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| yardstick | falling | |
| standard | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- norm1
- 5 letters
- ideal2
- 8 letters
- standard2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ideal2 = 2 syllables).