Sekirov Dictionary

baseline

/ˈbeɪslaɪn/

noun 6
verb 2
forms 3

noun6

•
A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
- A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.
•
A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
- We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics.
•
A configuration of software, hardware, or a process that is established and documented as a point of reference.
- The baseline configuration includes unsupported components.
An initial measurement or observation used as a reference point to compare future changes.
•
A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.
- Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline.
•
The line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.
- The umpire missed the call. The ball hit the baseline.

verb2

•
To provide a baseline for measurement.
- Finally, the test was baselined by evaluating the best and poorest catalysts of their respective types by this protocol. — 1993
•
To play from the baseline.
- By the time Maggie, who is eight years younger than Manuela, started playing, baselining was no longer enough to win points, so she learned to move around the court more … — 2002

forms

baselined · baselining · baselines

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