reference point
Americannoun
plural
reference points-
something used as a comparison to aid in evaluation or understanding.
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a particular physical location used to navigate an area or find an object.
Example Sentences
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"I spoke about Paris being a reference point where hopefully we'll see a pretty steep incline in terms of performances," said Doris.
From Barron's
This survey, Schaus and Finkelstein argue, is faster, more comprehensive and more accurate, utilizing daily rather than monthly inputs, a wider range of reference points and a more realistic assessment of housing expense.
From MarketWatch
The region of sky analyzed in this study will serve as a reference point, allowing future dark matter maps to be compared and refined with greater precision.
From Science Daily
The authorities denied these allegations, and Maduro once called the prison a "moral reference point."
From Barron's
The relationship between super-Eddington growth and jet-driven feedback is still not well understood, and this quasar provides a valuable reference point for testing new ideas.
From Science Daily
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