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- Dictionarybench·mark/ˈben(t)SHˌmärk/
noun
- 1. a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed: "a benchmark case"
- 2. a surveyor's mark cut in a wall, pillar, or building and used as a reference point in measuring altitudes.
verb
- 1. evaluate or check (something) by comparison with a standard: "we are benchmarking our performance against external criteria"
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The meaning of BENCHMARK is something that serves as a standard by which others may be measured or judged. How to use benchmark in a sentence.
BENCHMARK definition: 1. a level of quality that can be used as a standard when comparing other things: 2. used as a…. Learn more.
BENCHMARK meaning: 1. a level of quality that can be used as a standard when comparing other things: 2. used as a…. Learn more.
Benchmark definition: a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged. See examples of BENCHMARK used in a sentence.
A benchmark is a standard that other similar items can be compared to — that way everything is measured against a common standard. Benchmark originally referred to a mark made on a wall or building by a surveyor for use as a reference point.
A benchmark is something whose quality is known and which can therefore be used as a standard with which other things can be compared.
1. (Surveying) 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. Abbreviation: BM. 2. a. a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point. b. ( as modifier ): a benchmark test. vb.
a level of quality with which other things of the same type can be compared: Her performance set a new benchmark for ballet dancing. (Definition of benchmark from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of benchmark. in Chinese (Traditional) 基準（點）, 以…為標準來衡量… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 基准（点）, 以…为标准来衡量…
Definition of benchmark noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Benchmark definition, 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. See more.
