measuring stick
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- noun
- /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ stɪk/
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- The problem is analogous to that of trying to measure the heights of men with a measuring stick only 5 feet 10 inches long.
- get out the measuring stick
- holds a measuring stick
The grammaticus in the Roman argument uses a measuring stick, a geometric measuring gnomon for casting a shadow.
- The grammaticus in the Roman argument uses a measuring stick, a geometric measuring gnomon for casting a shadow.
Examples
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Use the proper measuring stick, which is what most knowledgeable economists do; I've read about the percentage of the budget spending/deficit vs the GDP.
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To check the length of the wood, he pulled out his measuring stick and placed it next to the board.
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It's a good measuring stick.
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If so, what measuring stick do you use to judge that error?
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Now we just need to apply this measuring stick to determine if a marriage is being built the right way.
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" It's a great measuring stick for us to see if we're at that level yet, or in that neighborhood.
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The homeowner's charter, which you signed, says the grass is supposed to be two inches, and according to my measuring stick, yours is 2.5.
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The LEED Rating System is a measuring stick used for determining the shade of "green" a building is.
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Using a measuring stick, the teacher showed the students how to measure the height of their plants correctly.
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He marked the wall with a pencil after using the measuring stick to ensure the picture was hung straight.
Synonyms
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1.0
A flat stick with marks used to draw straight lines and measure length
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2.0
A flexible strip marked with numbers used to measure length
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3.2
A stick about one yard long used to measure length
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3.0
A tool that shows how big, heavy, or hot something is
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1.3
A long flexible strip with numbers that measures length
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3.1
A tool that measures things like size or weight
A long rod with marks at regular spaces to show how long something is
A long marked stick used to measure length
A stick used to measure length up to one meter marked with centimeters and millimeters
A measuring tool used by shoe sellers to measure foot length and width
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Measuring stick began as a plain wooden stick with marks used for measuring length or distance. So the picture of that marked stick helps you remember it means 'a ruler or rod with marks for measuring length or distance'.