benchmark
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/ˈbɛn(t)ʃˌmɑrk/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɛn(t)ʃˌmɑːk/
standard for comparison
Etymology
Etymology Information
'benchmark' originates from the English word 'bench' and 'mark', where 'bench' referred to a workbench and 'mark' meant a point of reference.
Historical Evolution
'benchmark' evolved from the practice of marking a bench to indicate a reference point for measurement.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a mark on a bench for measurement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a standard for comparison.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
The new software set a benchmark for performance.
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