baseline

[beys-lahyn] / ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn /

NOUN

basic standard or level

Synonyms

STRONGEST

control criterion guideline measure standard

STRONG

diagnostic touchstone

WEAK

basis example exemplar paradigm precedent threshold

Example Sentences

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S&P’s baseline forecast assumes a significant but generally manageable economic impact.

From The Wall Street Journal

They compared outcomes between those who also used hormone therapy and those who did not, ensuring both groups had similar baseline characteristics.

From Science Daily

Jenkins got revenge by hitting a midrange baseline jumper over Reaves to put the Pistons back in front with 25 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times

He added there was only a "baseline risk" to the public.

From BBC

"The messaging is that the general public is really only at baseline risk."

From BBC