base period

noun

1. a period of time used as a standard of comparison in measuring changes in prices, taxes, income, etc., at other periods of time.

base period

noun

1. statistics a neutral period used as a standard for comparison in constructing an index to express a variable factor: 100 is usually taken as the index number for the variable in the base period

Example Sentences

Top pros reportedly train 16 to 24 hours a week during base periods, about half on skis and the rest biking, running, and roller skiing.

From Outside Online

What was the percentage change in the value of money from the base period to 1912?

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