point of reference

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Translation of point of reference into German

Noun

1.

comparison

standard or criterion for comparison
  • The old church served as a point of reference for the lost tourists..Die alte Kirche diente den verlorenen Touristen als Bezugspunkt
2.

navigation

specific location used for measuring distances
Bezugspunkt mOrientierungspunkt Referenzpunkt
  • The lighthouse served as a point of reference for sailors.Der Leuchtturm diente den Seeleuten als Orientierungspunkt.
3.

philosophy

Rare
intellectual concept relating other ideas
Rare
Bezugspunkt mReferenzpunkt Orientierungspunkt
  • His theory became a point of reference in the field.Seine Theorie wurde zu einem Bezugspunkt auf diesem Gebiet.
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Synonyms and analogies of point of reference in English

Examples of point of reference in a sentence

  • Her achievements became a point of reference for future generations.
  • The mountain peak was a crucial point of reference for hikers.
  • In the desert, the oasis became a point of reference for travelers.
  • Her work serves as a point of reference for new theories.
  • The book is a point of reference in cultural studies.

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

Noun
derBezugspunktnm.

The old church tower serves as a point of reference for navigating the town.

Der alte Kirchturm dient als Bezugspunkt für die Navigation durch die Stadt.

derReferenzpunktnm.

Bravery seems to have been an important point of reference for committed fascists.

Tapferkeit war für diese beiden überzeugten Faschisten ein wichtiger Referenzpunkt.

dieReferenznf.

For this definition the autonomous community or region is used as a point of reference.

Für diese Festlegung wird als Referenz die Autonome Gemeinschaft oder die Region genommen.

derAnhaltspunktnm.

The values and goals of your audience are a good point of reference.

Ein guter Anhaltspunkt sind die Werte und Ziele Ihres Publikums.

Orientierungspunktn.

The teacher used the textbook as a point of reference for the lesson.

Der Lehrer nutzte das Lehrbuch als Orientierungspunkt für den Unterricht.

dieAnlaufstellenf.

One point of reference, chain management from source to consumer pack.

Eine einzige Anlaufstelle, Lieferkettenregie von der Quelle bis zur Konsumentverpackung.

derMaßstabnm.

Europe should be the point of reference worldwide for the practical application of fundamental rights.

Europa sollte weltweit der Maßstab für die konkrete Anwendung der Grundrechte sein.

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Other translations for point of reference:

  • Anlaufpunktnm.
  • Orientierungnf.
  • Bezugsgrößen.
  • Bezugsrahmennm.
  • Referenzstellenf.

point of reference: Examples and translations in context

Without a clear point of reference, it's difficult to measure personal growth.

Ohne einen klaren Bezugspunkt ist es schwierig, persönliches Wachstum zu messen.

The company uses last year's sales as a point of reference for this year.

Das Unternehmen nutzt den Umsatz des Vorjahres als Bezugspunkt für dieses Jahr.

In the debate, both sides used the original agreement as a point of reference.

In der Debatte nutzten beide Seiten das ursprüngliche Abkommen als Bezugspunkt.

Its height makes it a point of reference in the city.

Seine Höhe macht es zu einem Bezugspunkt in der Stadt.

Beloveds, no longer use the past as your point of reference.

Geliebte, benutzt die Vergangenheit nicht mehr als euren Bezugspunkt.

It is a point of reference to enjoy delicious cocktails and live music.

Er ist ein Bezugspunkt für seine köstlischen Cocktails und live Musik.

Employ a single point of reference for all test and development efforts.

Nutzen Sie einen einzelnen Referenzpunkt für alle Test- und Entwicklungsbemühungen.

This place was and is for him an important point of reference.

Dieser Ort ist für ihn ein wichtiger Referenzpunkt.

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