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/ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
"Their latest product sets a new benchmark for quality in the industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the 19th century from 'bench' (a surveyor's stone ledge or mark) + 'mark' (a fixed point of reference), originally used in surveying to denote a point of reference from which measurements of height could be made.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "benchmark" is said worldwide
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étalon
Transliteration: étalon
"Ce logiciel sert d'étalon pour mesurer les performances du processeur."
Maßstab
Transliteration: Maßstab
"Dieses Produkt setzt einen neuen Maßstab für Qualität."
parametro di riferimento
Transliteration: parametro di riferimento
"Questo modello è diventato il parametro di riferimento del settore."
punto de referencia
Transliteration: punto de referencia
"Las ventas de este año son el punto de referencia para el futuro."
padrão de referência
Transliteration: padrão de referência
"O novo teste serve como padrão de referência para o sistema."
मानदंड
Transliteration: maandand
"यह उत्पाद उद्योग के लिए एक नया मानदंड स्थापित करता है।"
基准
Transliteration: jīzhǔn
"这次测试为行业设立了新的基准。"
기준점
Transliteration: gijunjeom
"이 제품은 업계의 새로운 기준점이 되었습니다."
ベンチマーク
Transliteration: benchimāku
"このソフトウェアは業界のベンチマークとなっています。"
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