척도
A standard or measure used for evaluation or comparison. It can be a literal scale or a figurative yardstick for judgment.
Examples
3 of 5행복의 척도는 사람마다 다를 수 있습니다.
The yardstick for happiness can differ for each person.
신뢰는 성공적인 파트너십의 중요한 척도입니다.
Trust is an important measure of a successful partnership.
이 설문지는 만족도를 측정하는 척도로 사용됩니다.
This questionnaire is used as a scale to measure satisfaction.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Chuk-Do: Think of 'Check' and 'Do' - a tool to check what you do.
Quick Quiz
GDP는 한 나라의 경제력을 보여주는 대표적인 ( )이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 척도
Examples
행복의 척도는 사람마다 다를 수 있습니다.
academicThe yardstick for happiness can differ for each person.
신뢰는 성공적인 파트너십의 중요한 척도입니다.
businessTrust is an important measure of a successful partnership.
이 설문지는 만족도를 측정하는 척도로 사용됩니다.
formalThis questionnaire is used as a scale to measure satisfaction.
키가 크다고 해서 건강의 척도가 되지는 않아.
informalBeing tall isn't a measure of health.
성적만이 실력을 평가하는 유일한 척도는 아니다.
everydayGrades are not the only yardstick to evaluate ability.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
성공의 척도
yardstick of success
가치 척도
measure of value
비교 척도
scale for comparison
Often Confused With
기준 is a general standard/rule, while 척도 is more specifically a 'measuring tool' or 'scale'.
Usage Notes
Very common in social science research and statistics to describe the instruments used to collect data.
Common Mistakes
In daily conversation, '잣대' is often used more colloquially than '척도'.
Memory Tip
Chuk-Do: Think of 'Check' and 'Do' - a tool to check what you do.
Word Origin
From Hanja 尺度 (measure/rule).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
GDP는 한 나라의 경제력을 보여주는 대표적인 ( )이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 척도
Related Vocabulary
More research words
질적
B2Relating to the quality or standard of something rather than its quantity. It focuses on the nature or character of an object or phenomenon in academic contexts.
유효성
B1The quality of being effective or valid; the degree to which something achieves its intended purpose or meets standards.
설문
B1A set of questions used to gather information or opinions from a group of people; a survey or questionnaire.
대상
B1The person or thing that is the focus of an action, study, or research. It often refers to the 'target' or 'participants' in an academic experiment.
기록하다
B1To write down or keep track of facts, events, or data to preserve them for the future. In an academic context, it refers to the systematic collection of observations or results.
탐색
B1The act of searching or investigating something thoroughly; exploration of ideas or locations.
종합적
B1Being comprehensive or holistic; putting together various elements or aspects into one whole.
개별적
B1Relating to individuals or single items rather than a group. It emphasizes the uniqueness or separation of each part.
조작
B21. To operate a machine or device. 2. To manipulate data or facts, often in a dishonest way. 3. In research, the deliberate alteration of independent variables.
취합하다
B2To collect, gather, or aggregate various pieces of information, data, or opinions into one place for review or processing.
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