| Main Entry: | measuring stick |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | standard of comparison |
Synonyms: |
barometer, benchmark, criterion, frame of reference, gauge, guide, guideline, referral, standard, test, touchstone, yardstick |
| Main Entry: | ruler |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | tool for measuring or calculating length |
Synonyms: |
T-square, folding rule, measure, measuring stick, rule, slide rule, straightedge, yardstick |