as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
this prize-winning biography will be the benchmark against which all others will be judged in future years
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The deal, which builds off a former 2020 agreement between BPS and DESE, outlines benchmarks related to transportation, attendance, special education and other subjects the district was required to meet over the three-year period.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
On March 24, 2025, the spot price of the U.S. benchmark for crude oil, West Texas Intermediate, was hovering below $70 a barrel.
—Carlos Waters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Developed with input from Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna, the NSX set new benchmarks for precision engineering and inspired the development of later supercars.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
At this point, maybe show a benchmark that nobody understands — but in which your company is leading.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
On March 24, 2025, the spot price of the U.S. benchmark for crude oil, West Texas Intermediate, was hovering below $70 a barrel.
—Carlos Waters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Developed with input from Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna, the NSX set new benchmarks for precision engineering and inspired the development of later supercars.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
At this point, maybe show a benchmark that nobody understands — but in which your company is leading.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for benchmark
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“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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