touchstone
(touch-stone)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a test or criterion for the qualities of a thing; 2 a black siliceous stone formerly used to test the purity of gold and silver by the color of the streak
Example Sentence
Performance on the SAT is a touchstone for eligibility to college.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
touchstone
Rhymes
- touchstone