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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If casual games offer a reference point, the microdrama industry may follow a similar path of rapid expansion, followed by consolidation around platforms that control distribution and can manage customer acquisition costs efficiently.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
More profoundly, the BBC functions as a sort of national glue, sitting alongside institutions like the monarchy that are supposed to rise above politics and provide a common reference point for the whole country.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
This gives traders a good reference point to manage risk.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Riva, of course, remains the reference point.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
More profoundly, the BBC functions as a sort of national glue, sitting alongside institutions like the monarchy that are supposed to rise above politics and provide a common reference point for the whole country.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
This gives traders a good reference point to manage risk.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Riva, of course, remains the reference point.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 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 17 Nov. 2025.
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