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What is another word for Benchmark? – 102 Benchmark Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    standard reference point yardstick gauge measure criterion touchstone indicator metric parameter baseline level grade scale norm par model example prototype pattern precedent guideline rule threshold limit boundary

    Meaning of Benchmark

    According to Oxford Dictionary, a benchmark is a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines it as a point of reference or a standard to compare or measure something.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes it as a standard or level that other things are compared to or measured against.

    Example Uses

    • The company set a new benchmark for customer service in the industry with its 24/7 support team.
    • The athlete's performance was considered a benchmark for future generations of runners.
    • The new policy has become a benchmark for environmental sustainability in the corporate world.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    anomaly exception outlier deviation aberration inconsistency irregularity discrepancy contradiction paradox enigma mystery uncertainty ambiguity obscurity vagueness indefiniteness unclearness murkiness