BASELINE

Baseline

In the United States Public Land Survey System, a baseline is the principal east-west line upon which all rectangular surveys in a defined area are based. The baseline meets its corresponding principal meridian at the point of origin, or initial point, for the land survey. For example, the baseline for Nebraska and Kansas is shared as the border for both states, at the 40th parallel north.

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baseline

Noun

  1. A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
    A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work.
  2. A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
    We used used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics.
  3. A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.
    Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline.
  4. The line at the farthest ends of the court indicating the boundary of the area of play.
    The ref missed the call. The ball hit the baseline.
  5. A configuration of software, hardware, or a process that is established and documented as a point of reference.
    The baseline configuration includes unsupported components.

Verb

  1. To provide a baseline for measurement.
  2. To play from the baseline.


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