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

It is affiliated with the ISHRS and FUE Europe — professional-body affiliations that give patients an external reference point beyond the clinic’s own materials. — Burak Onal, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026

That can reduce friction in transactions by giving both sides a reference point based on past sales of the same card at the same grade. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

This underlines why notional volume is an imprecise reference point for comparisons between entities. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Indy seeks a first-round pick or comparable value, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported Friday, citing the San Francisco 49ers’ 2022 package to acquire Christian McCaffrey — a second, third, fourth and fifth-round pick — as a reference point. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for reference point

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