BASELINE β Definition of BASELINE
noun
1
A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.
2
A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics.
3
A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.
Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline.
4
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.
verb
1
To provide a baseline for measurement.
2
To play from the baseline.
π Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/baseline
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