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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024bench•mark or bench mark /ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Surveyinga mark made on a measuring device at a known height from which other heights may be calculated. Abbr.: BM
- a standard or reference by which others can be measured or judged:He set as his benchmarks the achievements of others.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: benchmark /ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːk/ n - 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
- a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point
vb - to measure or test against a benchmark: the firm benchmarked its pay against that in industry
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bench′ mark′, - Surveyinga marked point of known or assumed elevation from which other elevations may be established. Abbr.: BM
- benchmark.
bench•mark (bench′märk′),USA pronunciation n. - 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.
- any standard or reference by which others can be measured or judged:The current price for crude oil may become the benchmark.
- Computingan established point of reference against which computers or programs can be measured in tests comparing their performance, reliability, etc.
adj. - Computingof, pertaining to, or resulting in a benchmark:benchmark test, benchmark study.
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