What is another word for point of reference?

Pronunciation: [pˈɔ͡ɪnt ɒv ɹˈɛfɹəns] (IPA)

Point of reference refers to a fixed position or something used as a standard for comparison or evaluation. There are various synonyms for the term, including benchmark, reference point, yardstick, touchstone, standard, gauge, milestone, compass, indicator, and measure. These words are all used when trying to pinpoint a standard starting point for a certain activity or a reference for measurement. When using them in a sentence, keep in mind that they refer to a specific point where one can base their decision or actions. With these words, you can express yourself more precisely, giving you more options when communicating about a specific subject or activity.

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What are the hypernyms for Point of reference?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Point of reference?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for point of reference (as nouns)

Famous quotes with Point of reference

  • In all nations an exceptional man exists that compensates the deficiencies of the remainder. In those moments, when humanity is found collectively in a state of decadence, there always remain those exceptional beings as point of reference.
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  • While knowledge may provide useful point of reference, it cannot become a force to guide the future.
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  • For as long as one has no further point of reference, apart from the position of the maximum, the wavelength thus remains uncertain by an integral factor.
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  • My point of reference is life, in everything that I do.
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