A baseline reference sample is a sample of new or unused product submitted to the fluid analysis laboratory. Submitting a baseline sample allows you to gain an understanding of the starting values of the product in use.

What does it mean when something is baseline?

A baseline is an imaginary starting point or basis of comparison for something. To test how a class’s performance improves over time, a researcher might begin with a baseline showing their current scores and grades.

What is the best description of a baseline?

Term Definition Baseline is the value or condition against which all future measurements will be compared. The baseline is a point of reference. In project management there are three baselines – schedule baseline, cost baseline and scope baseline.