touchstone
intermediateB1/ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/ · touch-stone
A standard or criterion used to evaluate the quality or truth of something.
Meanings
A standard or criterion used to evaluate the quality or truth of something.
ایسا معیار یا پیمانہ جو کسی چیز کی کیفیت یا حقیقت کی جانچ کے لئے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
پیمانہ
paimana
Common Collocations
- touchstone of quality
- touchstone for evaluation
- touchstone of truth
Example Sentences
Trust is a touchstone in any meaningful relationship.
بھروسہ کسی بھی معنی کے رشتے میں ایک پیمانہ ہے۔
Bharosa kisi bhi ma’ni ke rishte mein aik paimana hai.
Her achievements serve as a touchstone for future generations.
اس کی کامیابیاں مستقبل کی نسلوں کے لئے ایک پیمانہ ہیں۔
Is ki kamiyabiyaan mustaqbil ki nasaloon ke liye aik paimana hain.
Honesty is considered a touchstone of integrity.
ایمانداری کو دیانت داری کا پیمانہ سمجھا جاتا ہے۔
Imandari ko diyanat dari ka paimana samjha jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a touchstone as a 'touch' that reveals the 'stone' of truth.
Imagine a stone that shines when you touch it, revealing its true quality.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle
Thousands of desires, each worth dying for.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "tōccean" — to touch or feel
First known use: 15th century
The term originally referred to a stone used to test the purity of precious metals, and over time it has come to represent a standard for evaluating qualities.