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base period
noun
- a period of time used as a standard of comparison in measuring changes in prices, taxes, income, etc., at other periods of time.
base period
noun
- statistics a neutral period used as a standard for comparison in constructing an index to express a variable factor: 100 is usually taken as the index number for the variable in the base period
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Top pros reportedly train 16 to 24 hours a week during base periods, about half on skis and the rest biking, running, and roller skiing.
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What was the percentage change in the value of money from the base period to 1912?
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