reference point
ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt
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Definition of reference point - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
comparison understandingfixed thing used to compare or understand something else
  • This chart is a useful reference point for our discussion.
benchmark touchstone yardstick
2.
navigationTECH.specific location used to determine other locationsTECH.
  • The lighthouse served as a reference point for sailors.
fix landmark waypoint
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Images of reference point

  • reference point: specific location used to determine other locations
    specific location used to determine other locations

Expressions with reference

for future referenceadv.
to be used or considered later
Keep this document for future reference.
reference materialn.
source of information used to check facts or find specific data
The librarian suggested using the atlas as reference material.
character referencen.
statement about a person's character for job or court
She provided a character reference for his job application.
for referenceadv.
used to give information for checking or comparing
Here is last year's report for reference.
in reference toprep.
used to show that words or actions are about something specific
I am writing in reference to your recent job application.
letter of referencen.
document vouching for a person's character
The university requested a letter of reference from her teacher.

Expressions with point

point outv.
identify something with a gesture
She will point out the stars in the sky.
no pointn.
lack of reason or purpose in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
breaking pointn.
point where a situation becomes critical
The negotiations hit a breaking point last night.
bursting pointn.
point where capacity is exceeded and overflow occurs
The dam reached its bursting point after the heavy rains.
make a pointv.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
make one's pointv.
express an idea clearly and effectively
She made her point during the debate.
miss a pointv.
fail to understand the main idea or argument
I think you missed a point about costs in his proposal.
no point inn.
lack of purpose or benefit in doing something
There's no point in arguing with him.
point of lightn.
small visible source of light in darkness
The star appeared as a point of light in the night sky.
point one's finger atv.
direct a finger towards someone or something
She pointed her finger at the map.

Terms related to reference point

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Terms with reference point included in their meaning

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inadv.
direction
towards the speaker or reference point
on the right sideadj.
location
located to the right of a reference point
afterwardadv.
later time
happening at a time after a reference point
three doors awayadv.
location distance
at a place three doors from a reference point
baselinen.
reference point
starting point for comparisons
upprep.
map orientation
toward the center or main point of reference
elevationn.
geography
height above a reference point like sea level
in the near termadv.
time
within a short time period from now or from a reference point

Examples of reference point in a sentence

  • The ancient tree served as a reference point when mapping the field.
  • The mountain peak was used as a reference point during the hike.
  • In the desert, the oasis became a reference point for travelers.

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  1. French:repère, ...
  2. German:Referenzpunkt, Bezugspunkt, ...
  3. Italian:punto di riferimento, ...
  4. Spanish:punto de referencia, referente, ...
  5. Portuguese:ponto de referência, ...
  6. Chinese:参考点, 定位点, ...
  7. Japanese:基準点, 目印, ...
  8. Arabic:نُقْطَة مَرْجِع, نقطة مرجعية, ...
  9. Hebrew:נְקוּדַּת יִחוּס, נְקֻדַּת יִחוּס, ...
  10. Russian:опорная точка, ориентир, ...
  11. Ukrainian:орієнтир, ...
  12. Hindi:संदर्भ बिंदु, संदर्भ स्थान, ...

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