Baseline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Baseline is a noun meaning A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
Meaning
A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
More Meanings
- A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
- (typography) A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.
- (tennis) The line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.
- (engineering) A configuration of software, hardware, or a process that is established and documented as a point of reference.
- (engineering, computing) To provide a baseline for measurement.
- (tennis) To play from the baseline.
Example Sentences
The umpire missed the call. The ball hit the baseline.
The baseline configuration includes unsupported components.
A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.
Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline.
Word Forms
- baselines
- baselining
- baselined
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benchmark, benchmarking, footnote, datum, line, ref.
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