reference point

ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt
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Translation of reference point from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

comparison understanding

fixed thing used to compare or understand something else
  • This chart is a useful reference point for our discussion.Deze grafiek is een nuttig referentiepunt voor onze discussie.
2.

navigation

TECH.
specific location used to determine other locations
TECH.
referentiepunt oriëntatiepunt
  • The lighthouse served as a reference point for sailors.De vuurtoren diende als referentiepunt voor zeelieden.
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  • reference point: specific location used to determine other locations
    (navigation) referentiepunt

Synonyms and analogies of reference point in English

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.

Translations of "reference point" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
referentienf.

They are our reference point when intervening in matters of health.

Die vormen onze referentie wanneer we op het gebied van gezondheid acties ontwikkelen.

ijkpuntn.

They used the backboard as a reference point to mount the shelves.

Ze gebruikten het backboard als ijkpunt om de planken op te hangen.

uitgangspuntnn.

It is used as the reference point for renumbering the other tasks.

Deze wordt als uitgangspunt gebruikt voor het opnieuw nummeren van de taken.

referentiekadernf.

How important has your illness been as a reference point for your collection?

Waarom is uw ziekte zo belangrijk als referentiekader voor uw collectie?

referentiepunt

Her clear explanation became a reference point for understanding the complex concept.

Haar heldere uitleg werd een vast referentiepunt om het ingewikkelde concept te begrijpen.

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reference point: Examples and translations in context

The brewery is now recognised as a reference point for quality.

De brouwerij is een referentie op het vlak van kwaliteit.

A good reference point is the wheelbase of a longboard deck.

Een goed referentie punt is de wielbasis van longboard decks.

Their reference point is that everyone is working on a tablet today.

Hun referentie punt hierbij is dat iedereen tegenwoordig met een tablet werkt.

Meaning it must be adjusted to a certain reference point.

Dat wil zeggen het moet ingesteld worden op een bepaald referentie punt.

The historical air battle became a reference point for future aerial combat studies.

Het historische luchtgevecht werd een belangrijk ijkpunt voor latere studies over luchtgevechten.

The fixed target served as a reliable reference point throughout the scientific tests.

Het vaste referentiedoel diende als betrouwbaar ijkpunt tijdens alle wetenschappelijke tests.

Watergate is a historic reference point when discussing political scandals now.

Watergate is een historisch ijkpunt geworden wanneer men het over politieke schandalen heeft.

No, it should not be a central reference point of national courts.

Nee, het moet geen centraal ijkpunt zijn voor de nationale gerechten.

See also:

point of reference
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