baseline

noun

ˈbās-ˌlīn How to pronounce baseline (audio)
Definition of baselinenext
as in beginning
the point at which something begins any year or event we use as the baseline for the Renaissance is going to be at least somewhat arbitrary

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Recent Examples of baseline Business continuity treats disruption as the baseline condition and designs operations accordingly, with integrated data, predictive intelligence and prebuilt response playbooks that activate before a situation has fully materialized. — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 That’s up from 101% of GDP today, and 47 percentage points higher than the CBO’s current baseline forecast for 2056. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 If fasting appeals to you, look for programs that include baseline and follow-up bloodwork rather than app-only protocols, and confirm your primary care doctor is in the loop. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The baseline of drinks included here is pretty generous, from coffee and soft drinks, to cocktails and wine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baseline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baseline
  1. beginning
  2. start
  3. onset
  4. inception
  5. alpha
  6. commencement
  7. launch
  8. threshold
Noun
  • Novelty is also being rewarded, and that is something Abundantia has factored in from the beginning.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The cutting edge facade is just the beginning of the sophisticated design of the hotel, both inside and out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of beginning
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  • Bell is off to a fantastic start but will need to finish strong.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That said, only seven teams in the Super Bowl era have rebounded from an 0-3 start to make the playoffs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of start
Noun
  • Onishchenko told the state news agency TASS that the onset of cold weather would likely prevent transmission.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Piotr Swat | Lightrocket | Getty Images On Friday, BioMarin announced five-year data from a Phase 3 trial for the drugs Pombiliti and Opfolda to treat late-onset Pompe disease, or LOPD.
    — Anna Rodin, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of onset
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  • The backstory Since its inception in 1970, IHG’s upper luxury hotel and resort brand has focused on creating a timeless take on modern luxury in its properties while offering intuitive service with an emphasis on innovation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Matthews has been with the Royals since the franchise’s inception in 1969, called his 8,000th game last week and won the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford Frick Award.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of inception
Noun
  • Season 2 ended with Ortega’s Wednesday setting off with her Uncle Fester to rescue Enid from being trapped as an alpha werewolf.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With 68% rice bran water, alpha-arbutin (a natural antioxidant), and niacinamide, this brightening trio helps fade dark spots and improve overall clarity without harsh exfoliation.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of alpha
Noun
  • The city’s post came shortly after Butker delivered a commencement speech on May 14, 2024, at Benedictine College.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The day before commencement, Metze spent the afternoon watching Texas Tech softball on TV.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of commencement
Noun
  • Thirteen satellites and counting The latest launch also shows how a common spacecraft architecture can support a growing constellation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • An invite-only beta version of the Room418 app will launch this fall ahead of a commercial launch, featuring a slate of licensed horror content.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of launch
Noun
  • Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé, the only other player to cross the nine-figure threshold, lands in the third spot at $105 million.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Read More Roborock’s Saros 20 stands out for its ability to climb tall thresholds, avoid obstacles with impressive accuracy, and clean under low furniture thanks to its slim design.
    — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of threshold

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“Baseline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baseline. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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