Meaning of the word "reference point" in English
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reference point
US /ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈrɛfərəns pɔɪnt/
Noun
1.
a basis or standard for evaluation, assessment, or comparison
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The old building served as a useful reference point for navigating the city.
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His past achievements became a reference point for his future goals.
2.
a fixed point or object used to determine the position of other objects or to guide movement
Example:
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In physics, the origin of a coordinate system is often chosen as the reference point.
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Pilots use various landmarks as reference points during navigation.
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