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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Whether Uruguay remains a reference point for thoughtful regulation or is overtaken by more commercially agile markets will depend on its willingness to evolve.
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Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Beyond the traditional trade show format, new immersive experiences and workshops will elevate the event into a cultural as well as commercial reference point.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
In that context, the reference point returns to the US.
—Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
For the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong, another reference point appears to be Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II, who signed an eight-year, $72 million contract extension (plus two club options) as a rookie in 2022.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Beyond the traditional trade show format, new immersive experiences and workshops will elevate the event into a cultural as well as commercial reference point.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 May 2025
In that context, the reference point returns to the US.
—Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
For the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong, another reference point appears to be Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II, who signed an eight-year, $72 million contract extension (plus two club options) as a rookie in 2022.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Reference point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reference%20point. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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