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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Anchor your investments Anchoring happens when investors fixate on an arbitrary reference point. Chris Stevens, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025 The reference point was unmistakable. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025 From being tutored by Tallas to now working with him to develop the Panthers’ goaltenders of the future, Luongo has a great reference point to Tallas’ strengths as a coach. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025 Common mistakes include measuring over clothing, pulling the tape too tight, or using the belly button as the only reference point. Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Sep. 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 27 Oct. 2025.

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