C1
baseline vs benchmark vs standard
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| baselinenoun/ˈbeɪs.laɪn/ | Meaning a starting level or measurement that you compare later results with | Goes with establish a baseline | Example We measured sales in January to set a baseline for the year. |
| benchmarknoun/ˈbentʃ.mɑːrk/ | Meaning a standard or level used to measure and compare how well something is doing | Goes with industry benchmark | Example The industry benchmark for customer response time is twenty-four hours. |
| standardadjective/ˈstæn.dərd/ | Meaning normal, usual or of the ordinary type, not special or extra | Goes with standard practice | Example It is standard practice to check a guest's passport at hotel reception. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Test scores are used as a to compare schools in different regions.