benchmark (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk/

Definition

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Examples

• The new software's performance became the benchmark for the industry.

• We use customer satisfaction surveys as a benchmark to measure our service quality.

• This study provides a benchmark against which future research can be evaluated.

How to Use benchmark

benchmark for (prepositional phrase)

A standard used to compare or assess something. — "This study serves as a benchmark for future research in the field."

benchmark against (prepositional phrase)

To compare something with a standard or reference point. — "We benchmark our results against industry averages."

benchmark the performance (collocation)

To test and measure the speed or efficiency of a system or component. — "The IT department will benchmark the performance of the new servers."

Synonyms of benchmark

Words with a similar meaning to benchmark:

• standard
• criterion
• yardstick
• touchstone

Antonyms of benchmark

Words with the opposite meaning to benchmark:

• outlier
• anomaly

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