Principle
Principle noun - A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
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Synonyms for Principle
Yardstick and principle are semantically related In some cases you can use "Yardstick" instead a noun "Principle".
Yardstick
Yardstick noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.
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Synonyms for Yardstick
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Related pairs
- ideal and principle
- ideal and yardstick
- basis and principle
- basis and yardstick
- dictate and principle
- dictate and yardstick
- standard and principle
- standard and yardstick
- convention and principle
- convention and yardstick
- regulation and principle
- regulation and yardstick
- rule and principle
- rule and yardstick
How words are described
| good | good principle | good yardstick |
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