figurative and in extended use. A standard, level, or norm against which something can be measured or compared; a benchmark. Cf. high-water mark, n.…
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| 释义 | the mind > attention and judgement > discovery > comparison > [noun] > standard of comparison (8) watermark1660 figurative and in extended use. A standard, level, or norm against which something can be measured or compared; a benchmark. Cf. high-water mark, n.… point of reference1772 a fixed or stable position used to gauge the relative locations, motions, etc., of other objects; (figurative) a fixed or recognized value or… base1833 A (fixed) value or standard used for comparison, measuring change or development, etc. Cf. baseline, n. 5. reference point1849 a basis or standard for evaluation, assessment, or comparison; a criterion. benchmark1884 In extended use. A point of reference, esp. one from which measurements may be made; something that serves as a standard by which other similar… profile1914 Originally: the outline formed on a graph or chart by joining the scores that a person has obtained in tests for various personality traits, esp. in… marker1979 figurative. Something serving as a standard of comparison or as an indication of what may be expected; a benchmark. Usually in to put (also lay) dow… Subcategories:— as worthy (1) |
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