as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
this prize-winning biography will be the benchmark against which all others will be judged in future years
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Recent Examples of benchmark
Age, family history and overall health tend to be the usual benchmarks for assessing risks of illness.
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Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 4 Aug. 2025
But Brent crude oil, which is considered a global benchmark, has been trading near $70 per barrel, which could be due to a potential loss of Russian oil on the market and a large rise in crude inventories in China, according to research firm Clearview Energy Partners.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
The index is equal weighted, meaning each stock starts off as 2.5% the value of the overall benchmark.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, state economists announced those benchmarks won’t be hit.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
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Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 4 Aug. 2025
But Brent crude oil, which is considered a global benchmark, has been trading near $70 per barrel, which could be due to a potential loss of Russian oil on the market and a large rise in crude inventories in China, according to research firm Clearview Energy Partners.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2025
The index is equal weighted, meaning each stock starts off as 2.5% the value of the overall benchmark.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In June, state economists announced those benchmarks won’t be hit.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benchmark
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Automation tools and software can simplify the tracking of regulatory changes, ensuring that companies are always up to date with the latest standards.—
Ted Kail,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Since the submersible’s implosion over two years ago, the industry has spent time reflecting on the importance of nailing down a standard across the board, Kohnen said.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each university sets its own admissions criteria for a student to be automatically admitted.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For example, Governors, working with their state workforce boards, will need to determine which workforce programs meet the criteria to be eligible for grants.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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