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Definition of point of reference noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

point of reference

noun
 
/ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈrefrəns/
 
/ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈrefrəns/
(plural points of reference)
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  1. something that you already know that helps you understand a situation or explain something to somebody
    • Unemployment serves as a useful point of reference in examining social problems.
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