benchmark
/ˈbɛnt͡ʃmɑɹk/ noun C1- A standard by which something is evaluated or measured. · Near-synonym: criterion
- A surveyor's mark made on some stationary object and shown on a map; used as a reference point. · Near-synonym: datum
- A computer program that is executed to assess the performance of the runtime environment.
Plural benchmarks
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By the end of the decade, achieving a sub-four-minute mile had become a standard benchmark for dedicated runners worldwide.
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