Touchstone — synonyms, definition

1. touchstone (Noun)

criterion gauge measure model reference point standard yardstick

touchstone (Noun) — A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated. ex. "the schools comply with federal touchstones"

metric system of measurement GPA baseline benchmark earned run average era gauge grade point average graduated table medium of exchange monetary system norm ordered series procrustean bed procrustean rule procrustean standard scale scale of measurement standard of measurement yardstick