die Vergleichsbasis
Translation
basis for comparison, comparative basis, baseline
Examples
Wir brauchen eine klare Vergleichsbasis für die Daten.
We need a clear basis for comparison for the data.
Das Vorjahresergebnis dient als Vergleichsbasis.
The previous year's result serves as a basis for comparison.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to serve as a basis for comparison The last quarter serves as a basis for comparison.
to create a basis for comparison We need to create a common basis for comparison.
Similar Words
der Maßstab (standard, yardstick), der Referenzpunkt (reference point)
Etymology
A compound noun made up of 'Vergleich' (comparison) and 'Basis' (base, basis).
Memory Tips
Split the word into its components to remember it: 'Vergleich' (comparison) + 'Basis' (base) = basis for comparison.