yardsticks

noun

Definition of yardsticksnext
plural of yardstick
as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared this essay will be the yardstick by which I grade the others

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  1. standards
  2. criteria
  3. benchmarks
  4. metrics
Noun
  • Improvement is central to both standards.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The following examples highlight how entrepreneurs are harnessing creativity and technology to drive progress and set new standards for excellence.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of standards
Noun
  • The number one criteria for us is commercial viability.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Rather than selecting one best overall sheet mask, our editors are spotlighting the three sheet masks that earned the highest marks from product testers based off of criteria like comfort, value, and results.
    Claire Sullivan, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of criteria
Noun
  • Three more benchmarks stress the CPU, using all available cores and threads to rate a PC's suitability for processor-intensive workloads.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The moves come after both the S&P 500 and 30-stock Dow registered all-time highs on Friday, cementing a sixth straight weekly advance that is this year’s best for both benchmarks.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of benchmarks
Noun
  • As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In order to operate, robots already process and store a huge amount of data, including timing data, logs, performance metrics, images, videos and other sensor data, all of which are transmitted to a central repository like a local server or cloud database.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of metrics
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