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benchmark

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


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The Eddington limit is a theoretical benchmark describing the point at which the outward pressure produced by radiation balances the inward pull of gravity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The benchmark index had opened 8% lower, triggering a temporary halt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The country’s benchmark Sensex has fallen about 15% this year, making it one of Asia’s worst-performing markets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

She warned that higher benchmark yields in advanced economies could also spill over to emerging markets by tightening global financial conditions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 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

And without consistent benchmarks, it's not surprising that so much weight has been placed on Pisa's verdict.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Both benchmarks pick up from steep early losses as the market remains concerned about supplies from the Middle East and doubtful renewed Russian diesel exports will have much impact.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Meta Platforms says its new Muse Wonder models match leading rivals on public benchmarks, adding momentum to its AI push.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Both benchmarks had closed at record highs earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

But O’Malley was confident that Richard would be able to meet the benchmarks she’d set.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater


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