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General Slang
benchmark
BENCH-mark · noun · informal
A reference standard to measure against.
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Definitions
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A point of comparison used to evaluate performance or quality.
“Industry benchmark for churn is around five percent.”
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As a verb, to test or compare something against a standard or a competitor.
“We benchmarked our load times against the top three rivals.”
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benchmark In A Sentence
Industry benchmark for churn is around five percent.
We benchmarked our load times against the top three rivals.
Origin & Usage
From surveyors' marks and later performance testing.
People Also Ask
What does benchmark mean at work?
It's a reference standard you measure performance or quality against, like an industry average for a metric.
How do you use benchmark in a sentence?
Say something like 'The industry benchmark for churn is around five percent' when citing a comparison point.
Can benchmark be a verb?
Yes. To benchmark means to test or compare your performance against a standard or a competitor.
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