benchmark
noun
a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged.
benchmarks
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pluralof benchmark.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As bond yields backed off their highest levels in decades, major benchmarks like the S&P 500 lost ground, even as a majority of index components advanced.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
Despite its nickname, the tax also falls on more modest multifamily residences like apartment buildings that exceed the sales price benchmarks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
In particular, the benchmarks we look to need to account for inflation and reflect worker productivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Those targets currently call for a 40-45 percent reduction by 2030 compared with 2005 levels, but Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has already indicated those benchmarks may be missed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
If the kid completes the plan and meets the benchmarks, no criminal charges are ever filed.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
