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Yardstick

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

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Criterion 76% connected

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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Measure 76% connected

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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Rule 76% connected

That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

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Ruler 76% connected

One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor.

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Standard 76% connected

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

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Touchstone 76% connected

Lydian stone; basanite; -- so called because used to test the purity of gold and silver by the streak which is left upon the stone when it is rubbed…

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