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benchmarking

bench·mark
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bench-mahrk]
    • /ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk/
    • /ˈbentʃ.mɑːk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bench-mahrk]
    • /ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk/

Definitions of benchmarking word

  • uncountable noun benchmarking In business, benchmarking is a process in which a company compares its products and methods with those of the most successful companies in its field, in order to try to improve its own performance. 3
  • noun benchmarking comparison of practices within different companies, to decide what is most effficient 3
  • noun benchmarking a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged: The new hotel is a benchmark in opulence and comfort. 1
  • noun benchmarking any standard or reference by which others can be measured or judged: The current price for crude oil may become the benchmark. 1
  • noun benchmarking Computers. an established point of reference against which computers or programs can be measured in tests comparing their performance, reliability, etc. 1
  • noun benchmarking Surveying.. Usually, bench mark. a marked point of known or assumed elevation from which other elevations may be established. Abbreviation: BM. 1

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Origin of benchmarking

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; bench + mark1

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Parts of speech for Benchmarking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

benchmarking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

benchmarking usage trend in Literature

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