nounless common
A stick used for measuring one yard, or 36 inches.
She measured the fabric with a yardstick.
American English
How to pronounce yardstick
nounB2
YAHRDstihk
/ˈjɑɹd̚ˌstɪk̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A stick used for measuring one yard, or 36 inches.
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noun
A standard used to judge or compare something.
Customer satisfaction is our main yardstick for success.
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This meaning is usually figurative.
Common phrases & grammar
a yardstick for success · use something as a yardstick