touchstone

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/ˈtʌtʃstəʊn/ English

Definitions

noun

A stone used to check the quality of gold alloys by rubbing them to leave a visible trace.
(by extension) A standard of comparison or evaluation.

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Synonyms

criterion standard measure bedrock cornerstone keystone centrepiece stake yardstick lynchpin edge touch benchmark foundation backbone test

Associated

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Rhymes

moan groan drone bemoan cornerstone tone stone condone unknown cyclone

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