Baselining

/ˈbeɪsˌlaɪnɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Establishing a reference point or standard in contractual or compliance contexts to measure changes or performance.
    The parties agreed on baselining key metrics before project commencement.

Forms

  • baselining

Commentary

In legal drafting, baselining is critical to define initial conditions clearly to avoid disputes over performance or compliance deviations.

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