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benchmark

Pronunciation: [ˈbɛnʧmɑrk]

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Learn how to use benchmark in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “evaluation”

(noun) a standard or point of reference that we use to measure things. It's like a yardstick that helps us see how well something is doing compared to others.

Example

The school uses test scores as a benchmark to see how students are improving.

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Without a benchmark, it's hard to know if the project is successful or not.

Example

What benchmark will we use to compare these two products?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) to measure or test something against a standard. It’s like checking if something is good by comparing it to what is considered normal or acceptable.

Example

The company benchmarks its performance against top competitors to improve services.

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They didn't benchmark their results last year, so they can't see how much they've advanced.

Example

How do we benchmark this year's sales against last year's?

How to pronounce benchmark

Pronunciation: [ˈbɛnʧmɑrk]

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