Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
benchmark
noun
/ˈbɛnʧmɑrk/
Definition
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Examples
- The company used industry standards as benchmarks to evaluate its performance.
- He established benchmarks for student achievement in his classroom.
Meaning
Benchmarking is the process of measuring the quality of something by comparing it to a standard.
Synonyms
- Standard
- Reference point
- Comparison
