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benchmark

[bench-mahrk] / ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk /
NOUN
reference point
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STRONGEST


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The rupiah strengthened after Bank Indonesia’s announcement, while the local benchmark index held on to gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Economists widely anticipate no change to the Bank of Canada’s benchmark rate given weakness in the economy to start the year and the risk of higher inflation due to energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Joining the S&P 500 tends to boost a stock because passive index funds that track the benchmark gauge are legally required to load up on members’ shares.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The chip stock benchmark had its worst day since March 16, 2020.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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