reference point
nounUK /ˈrɛf.ər.əns pɔɪnt/
US /ˈrɛf.ɚ.əns pɔɪnt/
A reference point is a place or thing you use to help you find where you are or understand something.
The big oak tree is our reference point for finding the picnic spot.
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2. A standard used to judge or compare other things.
The test scores serve as a reference point for measuring progress.
3. A fixed point used in measurement or navigation.
Sailors use the lighthouse as a reference point at sea.
4. Something used as a starting point for discussion or analysis.
Let's use last year's sales as a reference point.