Definition of Benchmark
Benchmark
bench·mark
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that serves as a standard or point of reference by which other things or people may be judged or compared;
e.g. The new restaurant is the benchmark in quality and class.
(noun)
a test or standardized problem that can be used to evaluate the performance quality of something (usually for a computer);
e.g. The gamer ran the benchmark program on his new PC to see whether the processor was working at its full capacity.
(noun)
a mark on a wall or pillar that can be used as a reference point for topographical surveys, measuring altitudes and other measurements;
e.g. The water rises above the benchmark, meaning there is a chance that there could be a flood.
(verb)
to check or evaluate something against a standard;
e.g. The company benchmarked its performance against other companies in the industry to see how well they were doing.
(verb)
to perform or show particular results during a benchmark test;
e.g. The average of the hybrid car should benchmark between 40-60 miles per gallon.
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