baseline
A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
Example
“A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.”
Other meanings
A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
“We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics.”
A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.
“Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline.”
Related words
- nonbaseline
- postbaseline
- prebaseline
- rebaseline
- baselined
- baseliner
- baseline driver
- baseline game
- shifting baseline syndrome
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “baseline” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.