frame of reference
/ˌfreɪm əv ˈrɛf(ə)r(ə)ns
/noun
1A set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgements can be made: the observer interprets what he sees in terms of his own cultural frame of reference...
- Concepts of work in Third World nations were, in the first instance, determined by their own unique cultural frames of reference.
- The book enacts its communicative efficacy, sometimes at so high a pitch that a gentle reader might seek relief from its relentless demand on visual and verbal and cultural frames of reference - or for a bit of toning down.
- There was assumption of common cultural and academic frames of reference.
1.1 (also reference frame) A system of geometric axes in relation to which measurements of size, position, or motion can be made.This trophy, made of Waterford Crystal and in the shape of a snooker frame triangle, is a new one because the previous cup was sponsored by a tobacco company and their link with sport ended two seasons ago....
- If, however, you are using the basic triangular frame, you should place it over the reds as earlier described, and lift the frame slightly off the cloth and carefully move them toward the pink spot.
- They began going through the motions of playing snooker, putting the balls in the frame, going off, potting the colours, snookering each other and marking the scores.