Benchmark — synonyms, definition

1. benchmark (Noun)

bench mark

benchmark (Noun) — A standard by which something can be measured or judged. ex. "his painting sets the benchmark of quality"

benchmark (Noun) — A surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point.

criterion measure point of reference reference reference point standard touchstone

2. benchmark (Verb)

benchmark (Verb) — Evaluate relative to some benchmark standard or scale.