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touchstone n

Touchstone means a standard or principle used to judge the quality or value of something. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of touchstone

  • a standard or principle used to judge the quality or value of something

Usage examples of touchstone

Trust became the touchstone of their partnership.

The final exam is not the only touchstone of a student's progress.

For the chef fresh ingredients were the touchstone of a good meal.

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