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benchmark

bench·mark [ bénch mrk ]


noun  (plural bench·marks)
Definition:
 
1. standard: a standard against which something can be measured or assessed

2. test of computer performance: a standard test to measure the performance of computer hardware or software



adjective 
Definition:
 
used as standard: used as a standard for measuring or assessing something



transitive verb  (past and past participle bench·marked, present participle bench·mark·ing, 3rd person present singular bench·marks)
Definition:
 
1. provide standard for something: to provide a standard against which something can be measured or assessed

2. test computer performance: to test the performance of computer hardware or software for comparison with similar products

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