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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William Herbert, executive director of the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions at Hunter College, says the deal could be used as a reference point for early-career researchers who are negotiating contracts with their own universities. — Bykatie Langin, science.org, 10 Jan. 2025 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. — 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 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 31 Mar. 2025.

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