Pronunciation: /jɑːrd.stɪk/
noun a long, flat wooden or metal strip that is marked in units of length and is used for measuring
A1 A yardstick is a tool used for measuring length.
A2 She used a yardstick to measure the width of the table.
B1 The yardstick for success in this company is meeting sales targets.
B2 When evaluating job candidates, we use a yardstick that includes both experience and qualifications.
C1 The yardstick by which we judge the quality of our work is customer satisfaction.
C2 In the field of education, standardized test scores are often used as a yardstick for measuring student achievement.
verb none
A1 I use a yardstick to measure the length of the table.
A2 She yardsticks her progress by how many pages she reads each day.
B1 The company yardsticks employee performance based on sales numbers.
B2 The teacher yardsticks student understanding by their ability to apply concepts in real-life scenarios.
C1 The government yardsticks economic growth by analyzing various indicators.
C2 The scientist yardsticks the success of the experiment by the accuracy of the results.
adjective none
A1 She used a yardstick ruler to measure the length of the table.
A2 The yardstick measurements were used to ensure the pieces of wood were cut to the correct size.
B1 The yardstick approach to customer service focuses on efficiency and accuracy.
B2 The company set a yardstick standard for employee performance, which all staff must meet.
C1 The yardstick analysis of market trends provided valuable insights for the business strategy.
C2 Her yardstick evaluation of the project's success highlighted areas for improvement and future growth.
adverb none
A1 She measured the length of the table with a yardstick.
A2 He used a yardstick to make sure the shelves were evenly spaced.
B1 The teacher used a yardstick to demonstrate the correct way to hold a pencil.
B2 The carpenter used a yardstick to ensure the boards were cut to the exact measurements.
C1 The scientist used a yardstick to measure the precise distance between the two objects.
C2 The architect relied on a yardstick to ensure the building's dimensions were accurate.
pronoun none
A1 A yardstick is a long, narrow strip of wood used for measuring things.
A2 When baking, it's important to use a yardstick to ensure the dough is rolled out to the correct thickness.
B1 In woodworking, a yardstick is often used to measure and cut wood accurately.
B2 As a teacher, I use a yardstick to assess students' progress and set learning goals.
C1 The yardstick by which we measure success should not be based solely on financial wealth.
C2 As a researcher, I use a yardstick to evaluate the validity and reliability of experimental results.
preposition none
A1 The teacher used a yardstick to measure the length of the table.
A2 She used the length of her arm as a yardstick to estimate the size of the box.
B1 In this project, customer satisfaction will be the yardstick by which we measure success.
B2 The company's revenue growth is often seen as the yardstick for its overall performance.
C1 As a seasoned investor, he used the company's historical performance as a yardstick to evaluate its future potential.
C2 The yardstick for success in this industry is constantly changing, requiring companies to adapt quickly.
conjunction none
A1 I use a yardstick to measure the length of my desk.
A2 The yardstick indicated that the plant had grown a few inches.
B1 The yardstick for success in this company is meeting your sales targets.
B2 Using customer satisfaction as a yardstick, we can see that our company is doing well.
C1 The yardstick by which we measure employee performance includes both quantitative and qualitative factors.
C2 As a yardstick for progress, the completion of this project will be a significant milestone for our team.
interjection none
A1 Yardstick! That's a good way to measure things.
A2 Yardstick! Let's use it to see how tall the tree is.
B1 Yardstick, can you pass me that tool over there?
B2 Yardstick! I never thought of using it that way before.
C1 Yardstick, I believe we should use a more precise method for this experiment.
C2 Yardstick, let's use it as a reference point for our research.
article none
A1 A yardstick is a long, thin piece of wood or metal that is used for measuring things.
A2 I always use a yardstick to measure the length of fabric before cutting it.
B1 The teacher used a yardstick to show the students how to properly measure the length of the table.
B2 When building furniture, it is important to use a yardstick to ensure accurate measurements.
C1 The architect used a yardstick to meticulously measure the dimensions of the building plans.
C2 In precision engineering, a yardstick is often used as a standard tool for measuring exact dimensions.
formal The yardstick is used as a standard measurement tool in the construction industry.
informal Hey, can you pass me that yardstick so I can measure this table?
slang I can't believe he actually used a yardstick to measure his height, what a nerd!
figurative In business, customer satisfaction is often used as a yardstick to measure success.
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