baseline in French

baseline in French is référence, ligne de fond, ligne de fond de court — baseline means a fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.

baseline in French

référence

noun

A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.

ligne de fond

noun

(tennis) The line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.

ligne de fond de court

noun

(tennis) The line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.

What does "baseline" mean?

noun A fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.
"The doctor took a baseline reading of his blood pressure before starting treatment."
noun The back line marking the boundary of the court in sports like tennis or basketball.
"She hit the ball just inside the baseline."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

baseline in a sentence

The doctor took a baseline reading of his blood pressure before starting treatment.
Sales figures from last January serve as our baseline for this year's targets.
She hit the ball just inside the baseline.
The player stood behind the baseline and bounced the ball twice before serving.

Similar words in French

benchmark standard starting point

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "baseline" in French?

"baseline" in French is référence, ligne de fond, ligne de fond de court. baseline means: A fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.

How do you use "baseline" in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor took a baseline reading of his blood pressure before starting treatment." In French, "baseline" is référence, ligne de fond, ligne de fond de court.

Are there other ways to say "baseline" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "baseline": référence, ligne de fond, ligne de fond de court.

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