base years

A form of base year — a year chosen for comparison with other years, in statistical analysis and various indices, such as a price index. It usually has an arbitrary value of 100 to make percentage comparisons easier. A new base year can be chosen as the years progress.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of base year
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“base years.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/base%20years. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “base years,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/base%20years.

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