BASELINE
/ˈbeɪslaɪn/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BASELINE
A line that is a base for measurement or for construction.
"A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work."
A datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison.
"We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics."
A line used as the basis for the alignment of glyphs.
"Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline."
To provide a baseline for measurement.
To play from the baseline.
Examples of BASELINE in a Sentence
- "A laser level generates a convenient baseline for interior work."
- "We used the last doctor visit to provide baselines for vital statistics."
- "Several characters typically have descenders below the lower baseline."
Word Details
Is BASELINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BASELINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BASELINE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BASELINE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | s | e | l | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BASELINE
100 words from the letters in BASELINE
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How to Use BASELINE in Word Games
BASELINE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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