BENCHMARK Definition & Meaning

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benchmark

or bench mark

[ bench-mahrk ]

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noun

a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged:
The new hotel is a benchmark in opulence and comfort.
any standard or reference by which others can be measured or judged:
The current price for crude oil may become the benchmark.
Computers. an established point of reference against which computers or programs can be measured in tests comparing their performance, reliability, etc.
Surveying. Usually bench mark. a marked point of known or assumed elevation from which other elevations may be established. : BM

adjective

of, relating to, or resulting in a benchmark:
benchmark test, benchmark study.

verb (used with object)

to test (something) in order to develop a standard:
IT benchmarked the new software.
to measure (something) against a standard:
executive salaries benchmarked against the industry.

benchmark

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noun

a mark on a stone post or other permanent feature, at a point whose exact elevation and position is known: used as a reference point in surveying BM
1. a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point
2. ( as modifier )
  a benchmark test

verb

to measure or test against a benchmark
the firm benchmarked its pay against that in industry

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of benchmark¹

First recorded in 1835–45; bench + mark ¹

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“I think that both teams like to use each other as a barometer, or a benchmark,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

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But after a lap to cool down his tyres and recharge his hybrid battery, Norris laid down the benchmark time, displacing the impressive Russell from the top of the times.

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"Sweden have some top, top players – particularly at the top end of the pitch. It’s a benchmark, for our players all of these games are a step up."

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The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts.

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One of the companies told another they "want to be aligned and benchmark the rates" but had "no intention of getting into a bidding war", the investigation said.

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