Sentence:  On the other hand , even when the binomial model does not describe well the physical phenomenon being studied , the binomial model may <WSD>still</WSD> be used as a baseline for comparative purposes ; that is , we may discuss the phenomenon in terms of its departures from the binomial model . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation