TOUCHSTONE

(noun) 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"
synonyms : criterion , measure , standard

Mnemonics for touchstone

(Tag: ) divide it like touch+stone..so you touch gold with a stone to test the fineness of gold.
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(Tag: ) 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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(Tag: english) think of touchstone pictures...the make films of good standards!!
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(Tag: ) 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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