benchmarkvalue
nounUK /ˈbɛntʃmɑːk ˈvæljuː/
US /ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk ˈvæljuː/
A benchmark value is a special number we use to compare other numbers and see if they are good or bad.
The teacher set a benchmark value of 80 points so we could see who did well on the test.
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2. A number used in business to check how well a company is doing.
The company's benchmark value for sales this year is one million dollars.
3. A known score used to judge how fast a computer works.
The new laptop beat the benchmark value for speed.
4. A set level that helps decide if something passes or fails.
If your score is below the benchmark value, you need to try again.