bench mark

bench mark
noun
a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
• Syn: ↑benchmark
• Hypernyms: ↑reference point, ↑point of reference, ↑reference

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I. noun
1. : a mark on a fixed and enduring object (as on an outcropping of rock or a concrete post set into the ground) indicating a particular elevation and used as a reference in topographical surveys and tidal observations
2. usually benchmark \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ : a point of reference from which measurements of any sort may be made

the fact is a bench mark to measure our progress toward … culmination of the war — New Republic

II. noun usually benchmark
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ : a standardized problem by which computer systems or programs are compared

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1. Survey. a marked point of known or assumed elevation from which other elevations may be established. Abbr.: BM
2. benchmark.
[1835-45]

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bench mark,
1. Surveying. mark made on a rock, post, or other landmark, and used as a starting point or guide in a line of levels for the determination of altitudes.
2. Figurative. anything that is taken as, or serves as, a point of reference.
bench|mark «BEHNCH MAHRK», transitive verb.
to compare with others in order to establish a relative standard, as of performance: »

In preparing for the marketing transition…they benchmarked a variety of other companies

(Investor's Business Daily).

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • bench mark — 1. a surveyor s mark made on a permanent landmark of known position and altitude: it is used as a reference point in determining other altitudes 2. a standard or point of reference in measuring or judging quality, value, etc.: Also, and for 2… …   English World dictionary

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  • bench|mark|ing — «BEHNCH MAHR kihng», noun. the process of comparing with others in order to establish a relative standard …   Useful english dictionary

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  • bench mark —    A relatively permanent mark, natural or artificial, furnishing a survey point at a known elevation in relation to an adopted datum [16]. Bench marks, or marked points, connected by precise leveling, constitute the control of landsurface… …   Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology

  • bench mark — a mark affixed to a permanent object to furnish a datum level, e.g. in tidal observations, river levels …   Dictionary of ichthyology

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