reference point
noun
: something that is used to judge or understand something else
The professor used the study as a reference point for evaluating and discussing other theories.
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The 1998 couture collection is a popular reference point for several high-profile figures.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The most valuable use of market data is as a reference point.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since the team has no reference point in terms of building an F1 car, Cadillac is entering the coming season with reasonable expectations.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Next week, the Hurricanes will join the club and host the Bulls, letting both teams scout with a reference point.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
The most valuable use of market data is as a reference point.
—Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Since the team has no reference point in terms of building an F1 car, Cadillac is entering the coming season with reasonable expectations.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Next week, the Hurricanes will join the club and host the Bulls, letting both teams scout with a reference point.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reference point
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“Reference point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reference%20point. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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