baseline

基準値、ベースライン

変化を測ったり結果を比べたりする基準となる、初めの値や状態。

やさしい英語で： A starting value or condition used to measure changes or compare results.

• We need a baseline for comparison.
• Her first test results established the baseline.
• Sales are now twenty percent above the baseline.

使い方： a baseline for something (The first test provides a baseline for later comparisons.)

類義語： reference point, benchmark, starting point

よく使う表現： establish a baseline, baseline measurement, use a baseline

ベースライン、エンドライン

スポーツのコートの両端にあり、競技区域の境界を示す線。

やさしい英語で： The line at either end of a sports court that marks the limit of play.

• The ball hit the baseline.
• She stood just behind the baseline to serve.
• Both players stayed near their baselines during the rally.

類義語： end line

よく使う表現： behind the baseline, near the baseline, baseline shot

基線、基準線

距離を測ったり建設を計画したりする際に、基準となる固定の線。

やさしい英語で： A fixed line used as a starting point for measuring distances or planning construction.

• Draw a baseline across the plan.
• The builders measured each wall from the baseline.
• A laser marked the baseline for the new floor.

類義語： reference line

よく使う表現： draw a baseline, survey baseline, baseline length

ベースライン、基準構成

後の変更を確認する基準として記録された、システムや手順の状態。

やさしい英語で： A recorded version of a system or process used as a standard for checking later changes.

• Save this configuration as the baseline.
• The team compared the update with the approved baseline.
• Each software release has a documented baseline.

類義語： reference configuration

よく使う表現： configuration baseline, approved baseline, establish a baseline