as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
this prize-winning biography will be the benchmark against which all others will be judged in future years
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On Monday, the final day of the world’s largest horological trade show, the organizers announced that this year’s edition reached a new attendance benchmark, with over 55,000 people visiting over the course of the week.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
However, the report found that Chinese models have rapidly caught up in quality, noting that Chinese models reached near parity on two key benchmarks after being behind leading U.S. models by double digit percentages a year earlier.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Oil prices sank further, with U.S. benchmark crude down 4%, or $2.50, at $59.49 per barrel.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The extension reportedly also includes a club option for 2035 and could max out at $205 million if Merrill reaches certain performance benchmarks.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
However, the report found that Chinese models have rapidly caught up in quality, noting that Chinese models reached near parity on two key benchmarks after being behind leading U.S. models by double digit percentages a year earlier.
—Ina Fried, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Oil prices sank further, with U.S. benchmark crude down 4%, or $2.50, at $59.49 per barrel.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
The extension reportedly also includes a club option for 2035 and could max out at $205 million if Merrill reaches certain performance benchmarks.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Benchmark.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benchmark. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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