Synonyms of benchmark

benchmark

noun

ˈbench-ˌmärk 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• standard
• criterion
• measure
• metric
• yardstick
• example
• touchstone
• barometer
• gold standard
• par
• grade
• rule
• instance
• bar
• mark
• norm
• average
• case
• pinnacle
• peak
• summit
• apex
• meridian
• zenith
• acme

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deviation
• abnormality
• aberration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of benchmark

Murgoitio said Timber Creek is on track to meet that benchmark. — Rose Evans august 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026

The third is to develop novel variations of your stimuli or your benchmark items in order to test robustness and generalization. — Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

The schools earned high marks in benchmarks such as college readiness, state assessment scores and graduation rates. — Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

An Allegheny River site southeast of Ohio exceeded that benchmark every time it was tested. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026