benchmark
IPA: bˈɛntʃmɑrk
noun
- A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.
- A surveyor's mark made on some stationary object and shown on a map; used as a reference point.
- (computing) A computer program that is executed to assess the performance of the runtime environment.
verb
- (transitive) To measure the performance or quality of (an item) relative to another similar item in an impartial scientific manner.
- (intransitive, followed by at) To give certain results in a benchmark test.
- (transitive, intransitive, followed by against) To use something (e.g., a competitor's product) as a standard to improve one's own thing.
bench mark
IPA: bˈɛntʃmˈɑrk
noun
- Alternative spelling of benchmark. [A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.]
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Examples of "benchmark" in Sentences
- The company regularly assesses its performance against industry benchmarks to ensure it remains competitive
- The benchmark for success in this field is achieving a 90% customer satisfaction rating
- Setting a high benchmark for quality ensures that only the best products are produced
- The team used a benchmark study to compare their results with those of their competitors
- Meeting the benchmark set by the previous year's sales figures is a top priority for the sales team
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