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

Junya Watanabe’s spring 1996 sheer and slick nylon layers were also a reference point throughout, including in the look Ross sported for Wednesday’s late-night appearance. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 July 2026

The announcement has become a reference point for infrastructure providers who argue the industry may be underestimating the scale required to support widespread agent adoption. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Those stones are still largely standing today, providing an easier reference point for researchers like Baldwin to navigate the cemetery. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2026

This fake star acts as a reference point, helping the telescope to calibrate and correct any light distortions. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Rhymes for reference point

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