frame of reference
noun phrase
1
: an arbitrary set of axes with reference to which the position or motion of something is described or physical laws are formulated
2
: a set of ideas, conditions, or assumptions that determine how something will be approached, perceived, or understood
a Marxian frame of reference
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Can strands of data give an accurate frame of reference as opposed to subjective or meaningless rankings?
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
These are six major points in that frame of reference:
(1) Inevitability of AGI/ASI: Just as manifest destiny framed westward expansion, the same applies to AGI and ASI, including that such a pursuit is unstoppable.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The baby creepers, on the other hand, had a particularly delightful frame of reference that will be familiar to pet parents.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
In short: who benefits depends on your frame of reference.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
These are six major points in that frame of reference:
(1) Inevitability of AGI/ASI: Just as manifest destiny framed westward expansion, the same applies to AGI and ASI, including that such a pursuit is unstoppable.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The baby creepers, on the other hand, had a particularly delightful frame of reference that will be familiar to pet parents.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
In short: who benefits depends on your frame of reference.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for frame of reference
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“Frame of reference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frame%20of%20reference. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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