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    touchstone

    touchstone - Dictionary definition and meaning for word touchstone

    Definition
    (noun) a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
    Synonyms : criterion , measure , standard
    Example Sentence
    • the schools comply with federal standards
    • they set the measure for all subsequent work
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for touchstone

divide it like touch+stone..so you touch gold with a stone to test the fineness of gold.

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A TOUCHSTONE is a special kind of stone that measures the quality of gold. A slight rub or touch on the stone gives you the standard of gold.

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think of touchstone pictures...the make films of good standards!!

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typical village mentality......villagers to convict.."If you TOUCH this volcanic STONE(temperature=400 degree celcius) and your figers dont get burnt then you are freed from all blames..............;)

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