benchmark

bench·mark  (bnchmärk)

n.

1. A standard by which something can be measured or judged: "Inflation . . . is a great distorter of seemingly fixed economic ideas and benchmarks" (Benjamin M. Friedman). See Synonyms at standard.

2. often bench mark A surveyor's mark made on a stationary object of previously determined position and elevation and used as a reference point in tidal observations and surveys.

tr.v. bench·marked, bench·mark·ing, bench·marks

To measure (a rival's product) according to specified standards in order to compare it with and improve one's own product.

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[From the use of the mark as a place to insert an angle iron that serves as a support for a leveling rod.]

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benchmark [ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːk]

n

1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) 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 Abbreviation BM

2.

a.  a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point

b.  (as modifier) a benchmark test

vb

to measure or test against a benchmark the firm benchmarked its pay against that in industry

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	benchmark - a standard by which something can be measured or judged; "his painting sets the benchmark of quality" criterion, standard, touchstone, measure - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
	2.	benchmark - a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point bench mark point of reference, reference point, reference - an indicator that orients you generally; "it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved"

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benchmark

noun reference point, gauge, yardstick, measure, level, example, standard, model, reference, par, criterion, norm, touchstone The truck industry is a benchmark for the economy.

Translations

benchmark [ˈbentʃmɑːk]

A. N → cota f

B. CPD benchmark price N → precio m de referencia

benchmark

n (Surv) → Höhenfestpunkt m; (fig) → Maßstab m

adj attr benchmark price → Richtpreis m; benchmark rate → Benchmark f; the benchmark machine → die Maschine, die Maßstäbe setzt