yardage
UK: ˈjɑːdɪdʒ | US: ˈjɑːrdɪdʒ
n. the length, extent, or amount of something measured in yards
n. (sports) the total distance gained or covered in a game, especially in football
The word "yardage" combines "yard," derived from Old English geard (originally meaning "stick" or "measure"), with the suffix "-age," borrowed from Old French -age, denoting a collective or measurable quantity. Historically, "yard" evolved from a physical rod used for measurement to a standardized unit (3 feet). The suffix "-age" systematically converts nouns into terms for measurable outcomes (e.g., "mileage," "footage"). Thus, "yardage" logically extends to quantify length or progress in yards, notably adopted in sports like football to track ground gained.
The tailor calculated the yardage of fabric needed for the curtains.
The running back’s total yardage in the game exceeded 150 yards.
Check the yardage on the bolt of cloth before purchasing.
Golfers often compare the yardage of different clubs.
The project requires precise yardage measurements to avoid waste.