Benchmark
/bˈɛˌntʃmɑrk/
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Definition
(noun) A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.
Sentence Examples
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.