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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

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.64% Thursday, down from a nearly two-year high of 4.745% on July 31.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 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

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

China’s loan prime rates are also set to be announced on Thursday, and will likely show no change to the benchmarks for the bulk of the country’s household and corporate loans.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 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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