procrustean bed

Definitions of procrustean bed
  1. noun
    a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality
    synonyms: procrustean rule, procrustean standard
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    type of:
    criterion, measure, standard, touchstone
    a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
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