Baseline ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Baseline ( noun )

  1. A standard or starting point used for comparison.
  2. A line serving as a basis in a system of coordinates.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from base + line.

Examples:

  1. The company used last year"s sales figures as a baseline for this year"s budget.
  2. The scientists used the baseline data to measure the effect of the new drug.
  3. The baseline for the project was established at the beginning of the year.
  4. The baseline for the tennis match was the center of the court.
  5. A baseline survey was conducted to assess the current situation.

(As a verb)

Baseline ( verb )

  1. A standard or starting point used for comparison.
  2. A line serving as a basis in a system of coordinates.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from base + line.

Examples:

  1. The company used last year"s sales figures as a baseline for this year"s budget.
  2. The scientists used the baseline data to measure the effect of the new drug.
  3. The baseline for the project was established at the beginning of the year.
  4. The baseline for the tennis match was the center of the court.
  5. A baseline survey was conducted to assess the current situation.
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