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.

Examples of reference point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to being a formidable businessman, Armani is credited with breathing new life into menswear and creating a new system of dressing for women, marrying Italian leggerezza with worldly references (China was a frequent reference point) and becoming synonymous with timeless elegance. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025

This is called anchoring, a strategy where the first number mentioned acts as a reference point for the entire conversation. —Rose Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025

Through its approach, the publication aims to become a key reference point for those interested in understanding where the broader digital art ecosystem is heading. —Ana María Caballero, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Perhaps only 20 wagon loads or truck loads get sold, but these reported prices serve as a reference point for other farmers wanting to buy or sell by private treaty. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for reference point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint