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

The retailer has since used the findings in discussions with its ocean carriers to secure immediate cost reductions, and agreed to incorporate the benchmark into future transportation tenders and contract negotiations, the company said. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Still, there are many ways to use the technology, and not every AI model excels in every task despite what the initial benchmark tests may show. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 July 2026

In the final accounting, seven teams — the Yankees, Dodgers, Braves, Rays, Brewers, Cubs and Mariners — scored at least 80 percent on our checklist, with New York passing every benchmark and the Dodgers doing the same except for Speed Score. — Neil Paine, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Spot prices reflect real-time market trading and serve as a benchmark for futures contracts, ETFs and retail bullion pricing. — Usa Today, USA Today, 14 July 2026