1. A measure or standard used for comparison
   "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?" 
2. A ruler or tape that is three feet long
   - yard measure

Derived forms: yardsticks

Type of: criterion, measure, rule, ruler, standard, touchstone

Encyclopedia: Yardstick

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