measuring rod

• Instrumento físico para medir longitud o distancia, o, en sentido figurado, un estándar o criterio utilizado para comparar o evaluar.

A physical tool used for measuring length or distance, or figuratively, a standard or criterion used for comparison or evaluation.

1. Standard for comparisonC1formal

   A criterion or benchmark used to evaluate or compare the quality, value, or performance of something.

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   • Customer satisfaction is often used as a measuring rod for success.
   • This test serves as a measuring rod for students' progress.
   • The company's profits are a measuring rod of its financial health.

2. Physical measuring toolB2formal

   A physical rod or stick marked with units of length, used for measuring distances or dimensions.

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   • The carpenter used a measuring rod to check the length of the board.
   • A measuring rod is essential for accurate construction work.
   • He marked the measurements on the measuring rod.