baselinecontrol
nounUK /ˈbeɪslaɪn kənˈtrəʊl/
US /ˈbeɪslaɪn kənˈtroʊl/
The starting point you use to compare things and see if they change.
The teacher recorded the baseline control before starting the experiment.
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2. A fixed value used in science to check how much something changes.
Scientists used a baseline control to compare the test results.
3. The normal level of something before any changes are made.
The doctor checked the baseline control of the patient's heart rate.
4. A rule or setting that keeps things steady while you test something else.
The baseline control kept the temperature the same during the test.