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benchmark

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


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TAO is working to isolate that weak emission, while the Double Chooz findings now provide the first published benchmark for studying the residual signal from shut-down reactors and spent-fuel pools.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

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

A benchmark US report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been canceled.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Oil prices turned higher Monday, with international benchmark Brent crude futures trading around $87 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal 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

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

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

The aim is to figure out their potential to do good or bad, as well has how they perform in benchmarks measuring their skills.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Since private borrowers disclose relatively little information, and their bonds lack the benchmarks of traded prices, ratings of private credit must rely heavily on assumptions and models.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

If the kid completes the plan and meets the benchmarks, no criminal charges are ever filed.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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