Touchstone: alternatives and connections

A comparison point used to judge performance.

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A fixed point of time, usually an epoch, from which a series of years is reckoned.

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To measure or determine with a gauge.

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A rule or authoritative standard; a model; a type.

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The dish of a balance; hence, the balance itself; an instrument or machine for weighing; as, to turn the scale; -- chiefly used in the plural when ap…

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A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc.

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Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement.

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A standard of judging; any approved or established rule or test, by which facts, principles opinions, and conduct are tried in forming a correct judg…

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A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

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A flag; colors; a banner; especially, a national or other ensign.

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