reference point

[hooshdar3]

Reference point means the same as reference?in "I can recommend the book x as an excellent reference point"

[JohnParis]

Reference point does not mean the same thing as reference.

Reference means: use of a source of information in order to ascertain something

I can recommend The New York Times Guide to Style and Usage as an excellent reference book for the English language.

Reference point means: A prominent, easily located point in the terrain.

Let's use the Empire State Building as our reference point and meet there at 6:00 pm.


John

[hooshdar3]

So what does "reference point mean in my example sentence"?

[JohnParis]

You are welcome!
A prominent, easily located point from which to begin.
The book would be a good point from which to begin.