as in standards
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 benchmarks
Porter highlighted that the state should focus on ensuring students meet the educational benchmarks needed to succeed.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Still, diagnosing Grok’s troubles on benchmarks alone may be a fool’s errand.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 May 2026
Success means using data, best practices, and clear performance benchmarks to evaluate programs and investments, and adjusting course when something is not working.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
State officials emphasize that Phase 1 currently includes physician review of every prescription, but the program’s design phases that review out once volume and safety benchmarks are met, moving first to retrospective audits and then to random-sample checks.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Enforceable milestone deadlines tied directly to federal disbursements, so money flows only when benchmarks are met.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
This scorecard will mandate clear benchmarks in every contract, with funding shifts triggered by actual housing outcomes.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Forming a union requires recognition of employment, among other benchmarks.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Ridestore said the Spartan jacket relies on non-PFAS alternatives that still meet the brand’s performance benchmarks.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Still, diagnosing Grok’s troubles on benchmarks alone may be a fool’s errand.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 May 2026
Success means using data, best practices, and clear performance benchmarks to evaluate programs and investments, and adjusting course when something is not working.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
State officials emphasize that Phase 1 currently includes physician review of every prescription, but the program’s design phases that review out once volume and safety benchmarks are met, moving first to retrospective audits and then to random-sample checks.
—Alon Bergman, STAT, 11 May 2026
Enforceable milestone deadlines tied directly to federal disbursements, so money flows only when benchmarks are met.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
This scorecard will mandate clear benchmarks in every contract, with funding shifts triggered by actual housing outcomes.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Forming a union requires recognition of employment, among other benchmarks.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Ridestore said the Spartan jacket relies on non-PFAS alternatives that still meet the brand’s performance benchmarks.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for benchmarks
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The college has also launched a broader review of its collections and handling of human remains, including new ethical standards for acquisition and repatriation, The Phoenix reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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All signatures are legally binding and compliant with eIDAS and ESIGN standards.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Both the Long Range and the Citizens Bond Advisory committees were tasked with coming up with the criteria that would be used by the district to make recommendations.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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The name change does not alter diagnosis criteria, and both terms will be used until new guidelines are released in 2028.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Sources said this has not been straightforward amid shareholder uncertainty, and that some internal employee mood metrics have been below benchmarks.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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At least half of those who died since January 2025 either were described in ICE death reports as having a common chronic medical condition or were elderly; under the Biden administration’s four years, only 15% of deaths fit those metrics.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Benchmarks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmarks. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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