benchmark

Definition

Examples

The facility sets a high industry benchmark for energy efficiency and minimal carbon emissions.

Synonyms

• standarda basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
• criteriona basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
• gaugea measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc

Collocations

• Easy set a benchmark
  to establish or arrange in a specific position regarding a benchmark
• Medium benchmark against rivals
  describing benchmark against rivals (a standard by which something can be measured or judged)
• Hard established benchmark interest rate
  to established benchmark interest rate, meaning to set up or found
• Very Hard gold standard benchmark for excellence
  describing gold standard benchmark for excellence (coins made of gold)