datum point

Noun

Meaning

datum point (plural datum points)

A point which serves as a reference or base for the measurement of other quantities.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

reference point match point

Examples

In the case of height data, it suffices to choose one datum point: the reference bench mark, typically a tide gauge at the shore. Source: Internet

Prior to its selection as a commonly agreed central datum point, various points were used for this purpose. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

datum circle datum line datum plane datum points datum surface datura