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POINT OF REFERENCE

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Point Of Reference.

Point Of Reference - as a noun

An indicator that orients you generally

Example: "It is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
referencereference point
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicator
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The North Star is often used as a point of reference for navigation."
"In art history, the Mona Lisa is a popular point of reference."
"Scientists use the speed of light as a point of reference for measuring distance in space."
"When discussing literature, Shakespeare's works are a common point of reference."
"In physics, gravity is a fundamental point of reference for many calculations."
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