yardstick

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈjɑːrdstɪk/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈjɑrdˌstɪk/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(yärd′stik′)

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yardstick n(measuring stick) (de una yarda)regla nf
 We used a wooden yardstick to measure the amount of liquid in the tank.
 Usó una regla de madera para medir la cantidad de líquido que había en el tanque.
yardstick of [sth] nfigurative (measure)referencia nf
 (figurado)vara de medir loc nom f
  criterio nm
 The university uses the exam as a yardstick to measure how much progress the students have made.
 La universidad usa los exámenes como referencia para medir el progreso de los estudiantes.
 Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

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