base year en · NOUN
Meanings
- a year chosen for comparison with other years, in statistical analysis and various indices, such as a price index. It usually has an arbitrary value of 100 to make percentage comparisons easier. A new base year can be chosen as the years progress.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| base years | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
tl takad na taon (year chosen for comparison) · nb basisår (year chosen for comparison) · nn basisår (year chosen for comparison) · th ปีฐาน (year chosen for comparison) · tl taong takad (year chosen for comparison) · da basisår (year chosen for comparison)