BENCHMARKING Definition & Meaning

benchmarking

[ bench-mahr-king ]

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noun

the act or practice of measuring something against a standard, or of testing it in order to develop such a standard:
The system measures nursing outcomes on a numerical scale, facilitating the benchmarking of nursing practices across facilities and jurisdictions.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of benchmarking¹

First recorded in 1965–70; benchmark ( def ) + -ing ¹( def )

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“Benchmarking is one thing to stimulate supermarkets to get them to do better but it’s still voluntary,” Achterberg says.

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In compiling its report, the CQC reviewed Calocane's records alongside 10 other cases "to enable benchmarking".

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Namely, they say that benchmarking of the simulations against other methods could be improved to give the reader greater confidence in the conclusions presented.

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Aberdeen say Warnock's appointment gives them time to carry out their review of the football operation - including "benchmarking against similar teams that outperform us in Europe" - before making a long-term appointment.

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Aberdeen say the appointment gives them time to carry out the detailed review of the football operation that began at the end of 2023 and which chairman Dave Cormack says will include "benchmarking the club against similar teams that outperform us in Europe".

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