See Also: benchmark(dictionary)
Benchmark(money)
Benchmark(finance)
Benchmark error(money)
benchmark 1, noun(dictionary)
Sharpe benchmark(finance)
Benchmark issue(finance)
Benchmark error(finance)
Sharpe benchmark(money)
Benchmark issue(money)

benchmark (iou)



benchmark noun, adjective, & verb. M19.
[from BENCH noun + MARK noun1.]
A. noun.
A surveyor's mark consisting of a broad arrow with a horizontal bar through its apex, cut in rock etc. to indicate a point whose position and height have been surveyed. M19.
fig. A point of reference, a criterion. L19.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Serving or used as a benchmark. M20.
Intercity Magazine Bass Draught is a benchmark bitter, with an excellent balance of ingredients.
C. verb trans. Test or check by comparison with a benchmark. (Foll. by to.) L20.