benchmark
noun(bench-mark)
something that serves as a standard by which others may be measured or judged
benchmark
noun(bench-mark)
a point of reference from which measurements may be made
benchmark
noun(bench-mark)
a standardized problem or test that serves as a basis for evaluation or comparison (as of computer system performance)
benchmark
verb(bench-mark)
to study (something, such as a competitor's product or business practices) in order to improve the performance of one's own company