benchmark
UKbentʃmɑːk
US'bentʃ'mɑ:k
معنی فارسی
محک
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Originally a term for a surveyor's mark indicating a fixed height above sea level, from 'bench' (a long seat) + 'mark' (a visible impression or sign).
مثال
- This wine is a benchmark for quality.
- The computer's speed was used as a benchmark.
- The report sets a benchmark for others to follow.
ترکیبهای رایج
Set a benchmark Benchmark test Benchmark performance Industry benchmark Benchmark index
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a standard by which something can be measured or judged “his painting sets the benchmark of quality”
- a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point