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
These results built on earlier positive results that saw the drug hit its Phase 3 benchmarks, which was enough for Novo Nordisk to seek FDA approval.
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
It is often cited as a benchmark for ultra-long-range sniper systems.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
That bill also would have authorized state insurance regulators to levy heftier fines on insurers that did not meet the accuracy benchmark.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The ThinkCentre’s powerful hardware propelled it to the top of PCMark’s overall test and earned it a leading spot in the storage benchmark.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
It is often cited as a benchmark for ultra-long-range sniper systems.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
That bill also would have authorized state insurance regulators to levy heftier fines on insurers that did not meet the accuracy benchmark.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
The ThinkCentre’s powerful hardware propelled it to the top of PCMark’s overall test and earned it a leading spot in the storage benchmark.
—PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for benchmark
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benchmark
Noun
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The opposition accuses Fico of eroding democratic standards, media freedom, and covering up corruption.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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This path instills our culture, standards and patient-first philosophy from the start.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The fatality review team, which includes The Archway, Fort Worth and Arlington police, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, local hospitals, and the medical examiner’s office, among others, reviewed 20 cases from 2024 and determined that 11 met the criteria, Jacob said.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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In practice, that means if a user is searching for a stay in a particular area with certain criteria that isn’t available, Airbnb will now suggest other rentals with similar prices and amenities in nearby areas.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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