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benchmark

benchmark

65 4.2
A standard used to compare quality or performance
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛnʧmɑrk/
translation icon : punto de referencia
  • Progress for some of the children accelerates so they meet benchmarks by the next evaluation.
  • meet benchmarks
  • use benchmarks
  • establish benchmarks

And you know, it's maybe a, a rough benchmark for for health, right?

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Examples

  • In education, a standardized test serves as a benchmark to evaluate student performance.

  • And that is the benchmark for comparison.

  • The state Benchmark Exam is in just two weeks.

  • But what this trade will do is serve as... a benchmark for future business, Kevin.

  • The benchmark of a civilized society is the quality of its justice.

  • And score above a 90% on the yearly benchmark exam.

  • Individually, eight of nine students met the benchmark goal for the PSF and NWF measures.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The project's success was measured against the benchmark set by last year's top performers.

  • The company uses the sales figures from last quarter as a benchmark to assess current growth.

Synonyms

standard
vsbenchmark
1.6

An agreed level of quality or rule for judging something

is the neutral point of reference rather than a formal quality rule
measure
vsbenchmark
92 2.5

A standard used to compare people or things

is the general comparison point not limited to quantities
baseline
vsbenchmark
  • Specialized
56 3.8

A starting point for comparing later results

is a general point of comparison, not specifically a starting level
reference
vsbenchmark
35 3.1

A standard used to compare other things

is the central point used for direct comparison rather than a general source
gold standard
vsbenchmark
15 3.9

The best and most trusted example that people use to judge other things

is an ordinary point of comparison, not the highest exemplar
yardstick
vsbenchmark
12 3.9

A way to judge how good or successful something is

is a broad point of comparison, not a specific measuring rule
reference point
vsbenchmark
10 3.7

A known mark people use to compare or find position

is the main point used for general comparison or assessment
reliable yardstick
vsbenchmark
3.9

A trusted way to measure progress or quality

is the general comparison point, not stressing dependability

How High

gold standard
15 3.9
best practice
  • Specialized
26 3.1
benchmark
65 4.2
standard
1.6
baseline
  • Specialized
56 3.8

Surface Forms

benchmark singular
benchmarks plural

Morphology

benchmark = bench + mark (semi-transparent) = bench + mark

The sense 'standard or point of reference' is a metaphorical extension from the idea of a 'mark', while 'bench' contributes little semantic content, making the relation only partly transparent.

Etymology

Benchmark comes from that idea of a mark on a bench that did not move, which made it a reliable point to compare from. So a benchmark is any standard or point of reference you use to judge or measure other things.