baseline

(noun)

A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.

Related Terms

  • dissect
  • delimit

Examples of baseline in the following topics:

  • Choosing Clear Words and Phrasing

    • When you establish your key terms by defining them for your audience, you set a baseline standard of understanding for your audience, thus eliminating any confusion.
  • Read Feedback Cues

    • Initial assessment, also referred to as pre-assessment or diagnostic assessment, is conducted prior to instruction or intervention to establish a baseline from which an individual's growth can be measured.
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