point of reference
point of reference · points of reference
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A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or…A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.
» We can use the church as a point of reference.
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2 sensesA particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.
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ориенти́рorijentír
A unique, intellectual premise used to relate other ideas.
More definitions
- an indicator that orients you generally
Examples
3 sentencesWe can use the church as a point of reference.
To lose faith in God is to lose your points of reference.
The Gregorian calendar uses Christ's birth as a point of reference.
Translations
7 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
A particular point from which to measure or compare the changes in some quantity:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
A particular point from which to measure or compare the changes in some quantity:
Forms
plural: points of referenceSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- an indicator that orients you generally:reference pointreference
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular