Meaning Of The Word Benchmark

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Benchmark Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Benchmark?

benchmark
A benchmark is something whose quality or quantity is known and which can therefore be used as a standard with which other things can be compared.

benchmark in American English
adjective: of, pertaining to, or resulting in a benchmark
noun: a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged

benchmark in British English
noun: 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
verb: to measure or test against a benchmark

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