touchstone

• Ein Maßstab, Kriterium oder Prüfstein, an dem etwas gemessen, bewertet oder beurteilt wird; etwas, das als Grundlage für einen Vergleich oder eine Bewertung dient.

A noun referring to a standard or criterion used as a basis for comparison or evaluation against which other things are measured.

1. Standard for comparisonC1formal

   A fundamental or standard criterion used to judge or evaluate the quality or value of other things.

   Prüfstein

   • This classic novel is often used as a touchstone for modern literature.
   • The company's customer service became a touchstone for the entire industry.
   • His performance in the final match was a touchstone of athletic excellence.

   Synonymeacid testbarometerbenchmarkcriteriongaugelitmus testmeasurenormstandardyardstick