Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A standard or point of reference used to measure or judge the quality or performance of something.
Benchmark
/ˈbentʃmɑːk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The new software sets a high benchmark for competitors.
Their success became a benchmark in environmental policies.
Quality benchmarks are essential in manufacturing processes.
Etymology:
The word benchmark originates from the Old English term bench, meaning a long seat, and mark, meaning a visible impression or trace on a surface. It was first used in the 19th century by surveyors to denote a point cut into stone to measure elevations on a map.
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