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standard vs yardstick

yardstick vs standard

standard and yardstick both are nouns.

standard is an adjective but yardstick is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
standard Yes Yes No No
yardstick Yes No No No
As nouns, yardstick is a hyponym of standard; that is, yardstick is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than standard:
  • standard: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  • yardstick: a measure or standard used for comparison
standard (noun) yardstick (noun)
any distinctive flag a ruler or tape that is three feet long
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) a measure or standard used for comparison
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the value behind the money in a monetary system
a board measure = 1980 board feet
standard (adjective) yardstick (adjective)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
commonly used or supplied
regularly and widely used or sold
Difference between standard and yardstick

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