baseline
(noun)
A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
Examples of baseline in the following topics:
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Choosing Clear Words and Phrasing
- When you establish your key terms by defining them for your audience, you set a baseline standard of understanding for your audience, thus eliminating any confusion.
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Read Feedback Cues
- Initial assessment, also referred to as pre-assessment or diagnostic assessment, is conducted prior to instruction or intervention to establish a baseline from which an individual's growth can be measured.