yardsticks

The word “yardsticks” has 2 syllables: yard-sticks

It's pronounced as /ˈjɑrdstɪks/


What is synonym and antonym for yardsticks?

In the thesaurus, “yardsticks” has 27 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yardsticks along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for yardsticks

  • acmes
  • apexes
  • apices
  • averages
  • barometers
  • bars
  • benchmarks
  • cases
  • criteria
  • criterions
  • examples
  • gold standards
  • grades
  • instances
  • marks
  • measures
  • meridians
  • metrics
  • norms
  • pars
  • peaks
  • pinnacles
  • rules
  • standards
  • summits
  • touchstones
  • zeniths

Antonyms for yardsticks

Meanings of yardsticks

  • noun
    1. A measuring rod thirty-six inches (one yard) long.
    2. A standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged.

Example Sentences

  • Yardsticks are commonly used in carpentry to measure and cut materials accurately.
  • In educational assessment, standardized tests serve as important yardsticks for gauging students' proficiency.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability provides clear yardsticks for evaluating its environmental impact.
  • As a coach, he uses various performance metrics as yardsticks to track the team's progress.
  • In the world of fashion, changing trends often serve as shifting yardsticks for designers and retailers.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yardsticks, such as: aberrations, abnormalities, acmes, apexes, apices, averages, barometers.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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