Meaning of the word baseline in English
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baseline
US /ˈbeɪs.laɪn/
UK /ˈbeɪs.laɪn/
Noun
1.
a starting point or basis for a comparison, a reference point
Example:
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We need to establish a baseline for our project's performance.
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The doctor measured his blood pressure to get a baseline reading.
2.
the line at each end of a tennis court or similar playing area
Example:
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The player hit the ball just inside the baseline.
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He served from behind the baseline.
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