Noun
A stick three feet, or a yard, in length, used as a measure of cloth, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA cardinal yardstick for residential value is “location, location, location.” Source: Internet
According to the judge, the card reader print out tendered by the appellants at the tribunal cannot be inserted into the constitution or electoral act which stipulates the yardstick for proving over voting. Source: Internet
Getting a big number of likes boosts their self-esteem and is a yardstick for their assumed achievement. Source: Internet
The recent arrest of some Nigerians in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates for fraud, particularly Ramoni Igbalode, known as Hushpuppi* should not be a yardstick in any way to judge and stereotype Nigerians who are excelling globally. Source: Internet
Through the narrative of Jinnah and Partition, he measures Pakistan, again, by a psychological yardstick, while India’s policies are assessed through its perceived interests. Source: Internet
But his yardstick ought to have been the world’s best practices like the privatization of British Telecom, which was done in phases over a period of 11 years and which has since resulted into a more efficient and more profitable company. Source: Internet