point of reference
noun/ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈrefrəns/
/ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈrefrəns/
(plural points of reference)
- something that you already know that helps you understand a situation or explain something to somebody
- Unemployment serves as a useful point of reference in examining social problems.
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