benchmark
or bench mark
[ bench-mahrk ]
/ ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk /
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noun
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for benchmark
benchmark
/ (ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːk) /
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 surveyingAbbreviation: BM
- a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point
- (as modifier)a benchmark test
verb
to measure or test against a benchmarkthe firm benchmarked its pay against that in industry
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