benchmark
Example Sentences
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The outcome of the trial may provide a benchmark for monetary damages that would likely impact thousands of cases brought by other plaintiffs, their families, state prosecutors, and school districts across the United States.
From BBC
The researchers pointed out the disparity between these disappointing results and how AI chatbots score extremely highly on medical benchmarks and exams, blaming the gap on a communication breakdown.
From Barron's
All of these pressures are likely to be in evidence this week as the Treasury conducts three important bond auctions, including a $42 billion sale of benchmark 10-year notes, over the next four days.
From Barron's
The yen rises against the U.S. dollar, while benchmark Japanese government bond yields increase modestly.
From Barron's
Gold and silver have been trading at a premium in China compared with international benchmarks, a sign of heightened demand.
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