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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

benchmarks

/ˈbɛntʃmɔːrks/ noun · British & US
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What does benchmarks mean?

noun

A standard or point of reference against which things can be compared to assess their quality, performance, or progress. A set of standards or criteria used to measure or evaluate something.

Example

"The company's quarterly profits were used as a benchmark to gauge the overall health of the industry."

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