Baseline

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA line that is a base for measurement or for construction.

"A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work."

2.NounA datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.

"We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics."

3.NounA line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.

"Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline."

4.NounThe 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."

5.NounA configuration of software, hardware, or a process that is established and documented as a point of reference.

"The baseline configuration includes unsupported components."

6.VerbTo provide a baseline for measurement.

7.VerbTo play from the baseline.

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