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Vocabulary Entry
yardstick
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A long, flat tool used for measuring length or distance.
Example Sentences
"She used a yardstick to measure the length of the table."
"The carpenter always carries a yardstick to ensure precision in his work."
"With a yardstick in hand, he marked the wall where he wanted to hang the picture."
V
verb
To measure or evaluate progress or performance using a standard.
Example Sentences
"We need to yardstick our sales figures against last year's results."
"They yardstick their performance to see if they meet industry standards."
"You can yardstick the project's success by looking at customer satisfaction levels."