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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His success as a businessman acted as a reference point when the going got really tough back home in the subsequent weeks, months and years.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Clueless continues to be a beloved reference point for fashion lovers thanks to costume designer Mony May’s cheerful mix of colorful, teen-friendly designer fashions.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The existing Guides remain the primary reference point for evaluating these claims.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The existing Guides remain the primary reference point.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Clueless continues to be a beloved reference point for fashion lovers thanks to costume designer Mony May’s cheerful mix of colorful, teen-friendly designer fashions.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The existing Guides remain the primary reference point for evaluating these claims.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The existing Guides remain the primary reference point.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Reference point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reference%20point. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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