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baseline

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈbeɪslaɪn/

Noun

A line that is a base for measurement or for construction. / A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison. / (typography) A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.

Japanese Meaning

測定または建設のための基準線 / 計算や比較の基礎となる基準値 / タイポグラフィにおいて、グリフを整列させるための基準線

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The surveyor marked the baseline along the riverbank before starting construction.

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測量士は工事を始める前に、川岸に基準線を引きました。

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Sense（1）

A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.

A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.

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Sense（2）

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

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

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Sense（3）

(typography) A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.

Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline.

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Sense（4）

(tennis) The 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.

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(engineering) A configuration of software, hardware, or a process that is established and documented as a point of reference.

The baseline configuration includes unsupported components.

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baselines

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