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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From runway minimalists to new voices rethinking the suit altogether, Armani’s vision is still the reference point for designers.
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Next week, the Hurricanes will join the club and host the Bulls, letting both teams scout with a reference point.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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
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Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Next week, the Hurricanes will join the club and host the Bulls, letting both teams scout with a reference point.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
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
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 18 Sep. 2025.
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