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touchstone

touchs·tone

UK/ˈtʌt͡ʃstəʊn/ US/ˈtʌˌtʃstoʊn/ rare

noun

1.

a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

  • “the schools comply with federal standards”
  • “they set the measure for all subsequent work”
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Origin

From touch + stone.

Phrases

  • philosopher's stone

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