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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

benchmark

/ˈbɛn.tʃɑː.kəʊ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does benchmark mean?

noun, verb

A standard by which something is measured or judged; a point of reference against which other things can be compared. To use as a standard or point of reference.

Example

"The company's sales figures were used as a benchmark to evaluate the success of their new marketing strategy."

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