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Definitions for Benchmark
[1] 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.
[2] any standard or reference by which others can be measured or judged: The current price for crude oil may become the benchmark.
[3] Computers . an established point of reference against which computers or programs can be measured in tests comparing their performance, reliability, etc.
[4] Surveying . Usually bench mark . a marked point of known or assumed elevation from which other elevations may be established. Abbreviation : BM
[5] of, relating to, or resulting in a benchmark: benchmark test, benchmark study.
[6] to test (something) in order to develop a standard: IT benchmarked the new software.
[7] to measure (something) against a standard: executive salaries benchmarked against the industry.
[8] 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
[9] a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point (as modifier ) a benchmark test
[10] to measure or test against a benchmark the firm benchmarked its pay against that in industry
Words related to Benchmark
yardstick, criterion, gauge, standard, touchstone, measure
Words nearby Benchmark
bench-press, bencher, benching iron, benchley, benchman, benchmark, benchmark position, benchrest, benchwarmer, benchy, bend
Origin of Benchmark
First recorded in 1835–45; bench + mark1