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baseline
a line at each end of a tennis court that marks the limit of play
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baseline
The straight line between two observational points, as between the elements of an interferometer (see radio telescope). The longer the baseline between two radio telescopes, the finer the detail that can be resolved in a radio source. See also LBI; VLBI.Collins Dictionary of Astronomy © Market House Books Ltd, 2006
Baseline
A standard measure or perceived common level of performance at a given point in time, against which design objectives and/or performance targets may be set against to achieve improved design outcomes or performance standards.
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baseline
i. The shorter arc of the great circle joining the master and slave station of a pair of radio-transmitting stations.
ii. A yardstick for comparing an existing and a new system or aircraft. In this case, the former serves as a baseline.
ii. A yardstick for comparing an existing and a new system or aircraft. In this case, the former serves as a baseline.
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baseline
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baseline
The horizontal line to which the bottoms of lowercase characters (without descenders) are aligned. See typeface.Copyright © 1981-2019 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.