Definitions

1. noun

A flat plate forming the base of something, such as a machine or a building.

“The construction crew installed the baseplate for the crane’s foundation.”

2. noun

The base or foundation of something, such as a system or a theory.

“The new policy laid out a clear baseplate for future decision-making processes.”

3. noun

A thin, flat piece of metal or other material used as a base or foundation for something, such as a machine or a tool.

“The engineer examined the baseplate of the robotic arm to identify the source of the malfunction.”

4. verb

To provide a base or foundation for something, such as a system or a theory.

“The team worked together to baseplate their new business model on sound financial principles.”