benchmarking

American  

[bench-mahr-king] / ˈbɛntʃˌmɑr kɪŋ /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of benchmarking

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

Example Sentences

Uefa's latest benchmarking report says that Chelsea made a pre-tax loss of £355m for 2024-25.

From BBC

IPSA's pay decision for 2026-27 includes a 1.5% benchmarking adjustment, as well as a 3.5% cost-of-living increase.

From BBC

Amazon’s flagship Nova model has lagged behind others in capability, according to independent benchmarking firms.

From The Wall Street Journal

This year’s benchmarking process reduced total job growth in 2025 to 181,000 from a previously reported 584,000.

From Barron's

In 2021, Laifen began positioning its brand as a “Dyson pingti,” Ye said, using a strategy of performance benchmarking plus price advantage to break into the market.

From Barron's