ruler

As nouns the difference between ruler and representative

is that ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure while representative is one who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation.

As an adjective representative is

typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

As nouns the difference between personification and ruler

is that personification is a person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea; an embodiment or exemplification while ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

As nouns the difference between ruler and authority

is that ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between yardstick and ruler

is that yardstick is a measuring rod thirty-six inches long while ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

As nouns the difference between ruler and tape

is that ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure while tape is stone.

As nouns the difference between ruler and luminary

is that ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure while luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.

As nouns the difference between ruler and indication

is that ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure while indication is act of pointing out or indicating.

As nouns the difference between protractor and ruler

is that protractor is one who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction while ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

As nouns the difference between ruler and scribble

is that ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure while scribble is careless, hasty writing, doodle or drawing.

As a verb scribble is

to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry.

As an adjective lineal

is lineal.

As a noun ruler is

a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.