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
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.57% to close at 36,045.38 while the Topix added 0.63% to close at 2,667.29.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
One hundred days in, here's a look at where the second Trump administration stands on 10 key benchmarks.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
But looking at the right benchmarks shows that post-neoliberal economic policy—evident to a large degree in the actions of the Biden administration—righted the ship and kept the country afloat and sailing at a reasonable clip.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The 1-year LPR influences corporate and most household loans in China, while the 5-year LPR serves as a benchmark for mortgage rates.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
One hundred days in, here's a look at where the second Trump administration stands on 10 key benchmarks.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Apr. 2025
But looking at the right benchmarks shows that post-neoliberal economic policy—evident to a large degree in the actions of the Biden administration—righted the ship and kept the country afloat and sailing at a reasonable clip.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The 1-year LPR influences corporate and most household loans in China, while the 5-year LPR serves as a benchmark for mortgage rates.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benchmark
Noun
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Trade enforcement experts are warning international shipping will experience massive delays as both customs brokers and U.S. customs officials transition to the more rigorous vetting standards.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Not only do these five options live up to our (very) high standards, but they have been tested over time, throughout all seasons and weather, and in different parts of the country (including rainy Seattle, WA).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Its investigators followed a process to determine whether complaints from the public met legal criteria for a civil rights claim, then carried out investigations methodically.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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Every 15 days new talents are added based on 11-point criteria that is also used to help participants improve in certain areas too.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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