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benchmark

The word “benchmark” has 2 syllables: bench-mark

It's pronounced as /ˈbɛnʧ.mɑrk/

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In the thesaurus, “benchmark” has 25 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for benchmark along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for benchmark

Antonyms for benchmark

Meanings of benchmark

  • noun
    1. A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.
    2. A surveyor's mark made on some stationary object and shown on a map; used as a reference point.
    3. A computer program that is executed to assess the performance of the runtime environment.
  • verb
    1. To measure the performance or quality of (an item) relative to another similar item in an impartial scientific manner.

Example Sentences

  • The new software was set as a benchmark for performance in the industry.
  • Her work became a benchmark for quality in the department.
  • Companies often use market leaders as a benchmark for their own progress.
  • This study will serve as a benchmark for future research.
  • The CEO set a high benchmark for customer service standards.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to benchmark, such as: aberration, abnormality, acme, apex, average, bar, barometer.

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