Synonyms for point of reference

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reference · point of departure · yardstick

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.

Example sentences

• reference Sami put Layla's name as a reference in his resume.
• yardstick The teacher picked up the yardstick and measured.

By length

9 letters

reference³, yardstick²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reference³ = 3 syllables).