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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Wholesale diesel benchmarks in the U.S. and Europe have more than doubled year to date.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Both benchmarks pick up from steep early losses as the market remains concerned about supplies from the Middle East and doubtful renewed Russian diesel exports will have much impact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Nike does not publish salary data by country, but told us 71% of its key suppliers pay at or above living-wage benchmarks relevant to their location.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Mistral said Chonk's scores on performance benchmarks so far make it one of the best open-weight models available, and "by far the best in Europe and the US".
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
When it’s a criminal case, the plan contains measurable benchmarks.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
