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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Laboratory teams now use KJ’s case as a reference point.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Billboard’s charts and editorial coverage continue to serve as a key reference point for artists, fans and industry professionals worldwide, spanning executives, promoters, publishers, radio programmers, legal teams and digital platforms.
—Peony Hirwani, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Many fans’ reference point is Judy Garland’s iconic portrayal in the 1939 Oscar-winning musical.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
If casual games offer a reference point, the microdrama industry may follow a similar path of rapid expansion, followed by consolidation around platforms that control distribution and can manage customer acquisition costs efficiently.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025
Billboard’s charts and editorial coverage continue to serve as a key reference point for artists, fans and industry professionals worldwide, spanning executives, promoters, publishers, radio programmers, legal teams and digital platforms.
—Peony Hirwani, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2025
Many fans’ reference point is Judy Garland’s iconic portrayal in the 1939 Oscar-winning musical.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
If casual games offer a reference point, the microdrama industry may follow a similar path of rapid expansion, followed by consolidation around platforms that control distribution and can manage customer acquisition costs efficiently.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 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 24 Dec. 2025.
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