0 the subject, idea, etc. from which a discussion, plan, etc. develops -- utgangspunkt [ neuter ]
2 the point from which something begins -- utgangspunkt
The starting point for any study of vulnerability and risk is an assessment of the risks that the research subjects regard as important.
However, these learners will not be able to figure out what they mean simply by taking the meanings they know as a starting point.
These studies have used genetic evidence as a starting point but have emphasized sequential changes between brain functioning and the biological environment.
Despite this, the figure does provide a starting point in calculating costs in this area.
Although use is a good starting point, it presents problems.
This is a possible starting point for future research.
As a starting point for discussion for most of the chapters, they establish context by examining a particular historical event.
Many parameters are assumed to be constant, hence this model is only a starting point.
