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A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.
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A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.figuratively
- 2008 April 8, Michael R. Gordon and Eric Schmitt, “Attacks in Baghdad spiked in March, U.S. data show”, in International Herald Tribune, 2008 April 8 edition, “Africa & Middle East” section, Attacks against civilians in the capital remained
yardstick
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Level C1TOEFL