base year
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Noun[edit]
base year (plural base years)
- (statistics, economics) 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.
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year chosen for comparison
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