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baseline (Noun)

A baseline is a starting point or a standard used for comparison to measure changes or progress over time. It can also refer to the boundary line at the ends of a court in sports like tennis or basketball.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a BASEball player standing on a LINE at the start of the game. The BASE-LINE is where everything begins.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing 'baseline' with 'bassline.' → The song has a great bassline.

Using 'baseline' to mean 'goal.' → Our target is to increase sales by 20% from the baseline.

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