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reference point

A prominent, easily located point in the terrain.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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Noun

reference point - an indicator that orients you generally; "it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved"

point of reference, reference

bench mark, benchmark - a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point

landmark - a mark showing the boundary of a piece of land

lubber line, lubber's line, lubber's mark, lubber's point - a fixed line on a ship's compass indicating its heading

target, mark - a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"

white line - a white stripe in the middle of a road to mark traffic lanes

indicator - a signal for attracting attention

buoy - bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards

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Upon the last sheet was a roughly drawn map with numerous reference points marked upon it, all unintelligible to Tarzan, who, after a brief examination of the papers, returned them to their metal case, replaced the top and was about to toss the little cylinder to the ground beside the mute remains of its former possessor when some whim of curiosity unsatisfied prompted him to slip it into the quiver with his arrows, though as he did so it was with the grim thought that possibly centuries hence it might again come to the sight of man beside his own bleached bones.

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The issuance is also "expected to be a reference point to price mortgage and savings products by having it as a risk-free point on which price models are based on." It will also provide new investment products for the local market creating a new investor base such as pension funds, endowments, and insurance companies, the ministry added.

Saudi announces 30-year sukuk issuance

This issuance is also expected to be a reference point to price mortgage and savings products by having it as a risk-free point on which price models are based upon.

Saudi Arabia successfully launches 30 years Sukuk

His tactical nous and pragmatism has often been compared to Benitez and he admitted ahead of Monday's clash that Benitez has been a reference point for his managerial career.

Unai Emery says Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has been the reference for his managerial career; Emery has praised Benitez ahead of his Arsenal side taking on Newcastle on Monday evening

Reference Point is a boutique strategy, management and technology consulting firm focused on delivering impactful solutions for the financial services industry.

Reference Point launches advisory board

[12] provides a good reference point and produces good results, but lacks first in efficiency, due to very high processing times, and, secondly, in naturalness.

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Where do the billionaires at Hilal get the idea that they can get away with giving such patriarchal reference points? She is her own being, independent of any relation to a powerful male.

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