perusviiva — meaning in English

English meaning

• base noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
• baseline noun A fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.

Senses

perusviiva is used for these senses in English:

• base A line in a survey which, being accurately determined in length and position, serves as the origin from which to compute the distances and positions of any points or objects connected with it by a system of triangles.
• baseline A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.

base — full definition

1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.

baseline — full definition

1. noun A fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.
2. noun The back line marking the boundary of the court in sports like tennis or basketball.

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