Looking for the meaning of the word BENCHMARK in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BENCHMARK with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Benchmark
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared
Short Definition:standard of comparison
Examples:- the pay settlement will set a benchmark for other employers and workers
Definition:
a surveyor's mark cut in a wall, pillar, or building and used as a reference point in measuring altitudes.
Short Definition:surveyor's mark
Word: Benchmark
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
evaluate (something) by comparison with a standard
Short Definition:evaluate something by comparison with benchmark
Examples:- we are benchmarking our performance against external criteria
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