noun
developmental baseline
Technical term in computing and project management; refers to a foundational reference point for development.
プロジェクトの開発基本線を定める必要がある。
We need to establish the developmental baseline for the project.
Compound of 開発 (development) + 基本 (basic, fundamental) + 線 (line). The exact origin is uncertain; it likely arose as a technical calque or coined term in computing or engineering contexts.