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Benchmark

/bˈɛˌntʃmɑrk/
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(noun) A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark discount rate to an 18-year low.
Without a good benchmark, it's hard to tell which software is faster.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new product sets a high ____ for quality in the whole industry city.

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