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benchmark

benchmark

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British English/ˈbentʃmɑːk/
American English/ˈbɛnʧˌmɑrk/
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benchmark with German translation

benchmark usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

This quarter's results are our benchmark.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We set a new benchmark for the team.

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benchmark belongs to the topic "Marketing". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

benchmarkBenchmark
guestGast
greetingBegrüßung
viewAussicht
toolWerkzeug
pricePreis
helphelfen

benchmark synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between benchmark / standard / criterion / gauge / reference point

B
🇬🇧English
benchmark

the main word itself; a point used for comparison or evaluation

A2Often

We use this campaign as a benchmark for future launches.

S
🇬🇧English
standard

a usual level or accepted rule; broader than a benchmark

A2Very Often

This product meets our quality standards.

C
🇬🇧English
criterion

a standard used to judge or decide something

A2Often

Price is an important criterion when choosing a supplier.

G
🇬🇧English
gauge

something used to judge the level or size of something; can also mean a tool or indicator

A2Often

Customer feedback is a useful gauge of brand strength.

R
🇬🇧English
reference point

a point used for comparison, calculation, or judgment

A2Often

Last year's figures are our reference point for this year's goals.

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how to pronounce benchmark

/ˈbentʃmɑːk/

benchmark translation

benchmark

benchmark examples

This quarter's results are our benchmark.

benchmark transcription

/ˈbentʃmɑːk/, /ˈbɛnʧˌmɑrk/

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benchmark meaning: what does it mean?

benchmark in a professional learning context.

benchmark pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

benchmark is pronounced as /ˈbentʃmɑːk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

benchmark definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

This quarter's results are our benchmark. Translation: Результаты этого квартала — наш ориентир.

Is benchmark part of Marketing vocabulary?

Yes, benchmark can be learned in the Marketing topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is benchmark part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, benchmark can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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