The phrase "baseline rate" refers to the starting or normal rate of something. It is used as a reference point to compare or measure any changes or variations from this standard rate over time. Full definition
While its discounts aren't the best, drivers are unlikely to miss them, given the company's low baseline rates. (valuepenguin.com)
Most major insurers will offer similar baseline rates to DUI offenders, but that will only be a starting point. (thesimpledollar.com)
After controlling for baseline ratings of school safety, students in elementary schools where «peace areas» were implemented in classrooms were more likely to say «I feel safe at my school» than students in schools where peace areas were implemented with less fidelity. (casel.org)