reference point

A form of point of reference — A particular location which is used as an endpoint when measuring distances or charting maps.

Meanings

nounreference point (plural reference points)

plural reference points

  1. alternativeAlternative form of point of reference.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan indicator that orients you generally

Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

German Bezugspunkt
  • BezugspunktTranslations
Māori pou herenga
  • pou herengaTranslations
Polish punkt odniesienia
  • punkt odniesieniaTranslations
Spanish punto referencial
  • punto referencialTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

reference point. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20point

MLA

“reference point.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20point. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reference point,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20point.

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