Ausgangswert — meaning in English

English meaning

• baseline noun A fixed starting point used for comparison when measuring change.
• default noun A preset option or value used automatically when no other choice is made.

Senses

Ausgangswert is used for these senses in English:

• baseline A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
• default (often, attributive) A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.

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.

default — full definition

1. noun A preset option or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
2. noun Failure to fulfil an obligation, especially a financial or legal one.
3. verb To fail to meet a financial or legal obligation.

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