C1nounbusinesswork
US/ˈbentʃ.mɑːrk/
UK/ˈbentʃ.mɑːk/
a standard or level used to measure and compare how well something is doing
In context
The industry benchmark for customer response time is twenty-four hours.
Our sales this quarter set a new benchmark for the whole company.
Test scores are used as a benchmark to compare schools in different regions.
Words that go with benchmark
noun + noun
- industry benchmarkThe firm's profit is above the industry benchmark.
- performance benchmarkEach performance benchmark is reviewed every year.
verb + noun
- set a benchmarkThe new factory set a benchmark for efficiency.
adjective + noun
- key benchmarkCustomer satisfaction is the key benchmark for the support team.
verb + preposition
- use as a benchmarkLast year's results serve as a benchmark for this year.
noun + preposition
- benchmark forThis report is a benchmark for future research.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a benchmark to successCorrect: a benchmark for success