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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One of the primary institutions regulating the price of gold is the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), which functions as a reference point for the market.
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
As a reference point, the Cavs would’ve been considered a second-apron team under these current rules during James’ final three years in Cleveland.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
This means that some entries with missing or incomplete birth dates will default to a reference point of more than 150 years ago.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The array should be able to bounce laser light back at any orbiting or incoming spacecraft – a vital capability that will provide a permanent reference point on the lunar surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Victor Rosario, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025
As a reference point, the Cavs would’ve been considered a second-apron team under these current rules during James’ final three years in Cleveland.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
This means that some entries with missing or incomplete birth dates will default to a reference point of more than 150 years ago.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
The array should be able to bounce laser light back at any orbiting or incoming spacecraft – a vital capability that will provide a permanent reference point on the lunar surface.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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