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benchmark

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


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These data, Prof Ramesh says, "provide an important benchmark" for future studies into the potential energy generation mechanisms in the Sun's atmosphere.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

“Each of SPGI’s benchmark franchises is a high-margin, IP licensing business with a formidable competitive moat inside an oligopolistic market structure,” the Pershing Square letter observed.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Oil and gasoline prices have declined from their April highs, yet benchmark U.S. crude prices are more than 20% higher than before the war.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Even 254SMO super stainless steel, considered a benchmark chromium based corrosion resistant alloy with excellent resistance to pitting in seawater, faces this problem.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 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

Over the decade through June, just 13% of active large-cap funds outperformed their benchmarks.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Like Grande to her adoring fans, Maddie is Deena’s idol, and Deena measures Maddie’s success by her work benchmarks and public visibility.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Originally slated for a June release, the model reportedly fell short of internal benchmarks and has yet to be released.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

During Thursday’s testimony, Aspell said the highest ammonia level detected was 70 parts per million, which is more than 15 times higher than California’s short-term health-based benchmarks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

When it’s a criminal case, the plan contains measurable benchmarks.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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