commonbenchmark
nounUK /ˈkɒmən ˈbɛntʃmɑːk/
US /ˈkɑːmən ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk/
A common benchmark is a usual test or rule that helps us compare things and see how good they are.
The teacher used a common benchmark to check how well every student could read.
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2. A widely accepted level used to judge performance across many groups.
The company compared its sales to the common benchmark for the whole industry.
3. A shared standard in computing used to compare how fast different computers run.
The new laptop scored high on the common benchmark for speed.
4. A familiar point of reference that helps people make fair decisions.
The city used a common benchmark to decide which parks needed repairs first.