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If the American government can't stand behind the dollar, the world's benchmark currency, then the global financial system will very likely enter a new era in which there is much less trade and much less economic growth. It would be, by most accounts, the largest self-imposed financial disaster in history.
Adam Davidson

Meaning of "benchmark" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BENCHMARK

benchmark  [ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BENCHMARK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Benchmark is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb benchmark in English.

WHAT DOES BENCHMARK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of benchmark in the English dictionary

The first definition of benchmark in the dictionary is a mark on a stone post or other permanent feature, at a point whose exact elevation and position is known: used as a reference point in surveying BM. Other definition of benchmark is a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point. Benchmark is also to measure or test against a benchmark.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BENCHMARK

PRESENT

Present
I benchmark
you benchmark
he/she/it benchmarks
we benchmark
you benchmark
they benchmark
Present continuous
I am benchmarking
you are benchmarking
he/she/it is benchmarking
we are benchmarking
you are benchmarking
they are benchmarking
Present perfect
I have benchmarked
you have benchmarked
he/she/it has benchmarked
we have benchmarked
you have benchmarked
they have benchmarked
Present perfect continuous
I have been benchmarking
you have been benchmarking
he/she/it has been benchmarking
we have been benchmarking
you have been benchmarking
they have been benchmarking
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I benchmarked
you benchmarked
he/she/it benchmarked
we benchmarked
you benchmarked
they benchmarked
Past continuous
I was benchmarking
you were benchmarking
he/she/it was benchmarking
we were benchmarking
you were benchmarking
they were benchmarking
Past perfect
I had benchmarked
you had benchmarked
he/she/it had benchmarked
we had benchmarked
you had benchmarked
they had benchmarked
Past perfect continuous
I had been benchmarking
you had been benchmarking
he/she/it had been benchmarking
we had been benchmarking
you had been benchmarking
they had been benchmarking
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will benchmark
you will benchmark
he/she/it will benchmark
we will benchmark
you will benchmark
they will benchmark
Future continuous
I will be benchmarking
you will be benchmarking
he/she/it will be benchmarking
we will be benchmarking
you will be benchmarking
they will be benchmarking
Future perfect
I will have benchmarked
you will have benchmarked
he/she/it will have benchmarked
we will have benchmarked
you will have benchmarked
they will have benchmarked
Future perfect continuous
I will have been benchmarking
you will have been benchmarking
he/she/it will have been benchmarking
we will have been benchmarking
you will have been benchmarking
they will have been benchmarking
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would benchmark
you would benchmark
he/she/it would benchmark
we would benchmark
you would benchmark
they would benchmark
Conditional continuous
I would be benchmarking
you would be benchmarking
he/she/it would be benchmarking
we would be benchmarking
you would be benchmarking
they would be benchmarking
Conditional perfect
I would have benchmark
you would have benchmark
he/she/it would have benchmark
we would have benchmark
you would have benchmark
they would have benchmark
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been benchmarking
you would have been benchmarking
he/she/it would have been benchmarking
we would have been benchmarking
you would have been benchmarking
they would have been benchmarking
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you benchmark
we let´s benchmark
you benchmark
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to benchmark
Past participle
benchmarked
Present Participle
benchmarking
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BENCHMARK


birthmark
ˈbɜːθˌmɑːk
bookmark
ˈbʊkˌmɑːk
brushmark
ˈbrʌʃˌmɑːk
daymark
ˈdeɪˌmɑːk
Deutschmark
ˈdɔɪtʃˌmɑːk
earmark
ˈɪəˌmɑːk
finmark
ˈfɪnˌmɑːk
Finnmark
ˈfɪnˌmɑːk
firemark
ˈfaɪəˌmɑːk
footmark
ˈfʊtˌmɑːk
hallmark
ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk
landmark
ˈlændˌmɑːk
matchmark
ˈmætʃˌmɑːk
Ostmark
ˈɒstˌmɑːk
postmark
ˈpəʊstˌmɑːk
telemark
ˈtɛlɪˌmɑːk
touchmark
ˈtʌtʃˌmɑːk
trademark
ˈtreɪdˌmɑːk
watermark
ˈwɔːtəˌmɑːk
waymark
ˈweɪˌmɑːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BENCHMARK

bench
bench lathe
bench press
bench scientist
bench seat
bench study
bench test
bench vice
bench vise
bench warrant
bench-press
bencher
benchership
benchland
benchless
benchmark position
benchmarking
benchtop
benchwarmer
benchy

WORDS THAT END LIKE BENCHMARK

black mark
check mark
D-mark
Danmark
Denmark
easy mark
exclamation mark
man-mark
mark
minute mark
on your mark
pass mark
punctuation mark
question mark
reference mark
Registered Trademark
remark
Steiermark
stretch mark
the mark

Synonyms and antonyms of benchmark in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BENCHMARK»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «benchmark» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of benchmark

Translation of «benchmark» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BENCHMARK

Find out the translation of benchmark to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of benchmark from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «benchmark» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

衡量基准
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

parámetro
570 millions of speakers

English

benchmark
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेंचमार्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المؤشر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ориентир
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

modelo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উচ্চতার চিহ্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

point de référence
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penanda aras
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Maßstab
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

基準
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지표
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pathokan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

điểm chuẩn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோல்களாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेंचमार्क
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kıyaslama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

punto di riferimento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Benchmark
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

орієнтир
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de referință
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αναφοράς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maatstaf
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

riktmärke
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

benchmark
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of benchmark

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BENCHMARK»

The term «benchmark» is very widely used and occupies the 11.673 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BENCHMARK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «benchmark» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «benchmark» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about benchmark

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8 QUOTES WITH «BENCHMARK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word benchmark.
1
Mark Burnett
Every show on television has a downward trend because there are so many more things to watch. You can only deal with what is the benchmark of a hit series and 'Survivor' clearly remains a hit series.
2
Adam Davidson
If the American government can't stand behind the dollar, the world's benchmark currency, then the global financial system will very likely enter a new era in which there is much less trade and much less economic growth. It would be, by most accounts, the largest self-imposed financial disaster in history.
3
Sunny Deol
My films have always been considered the benchmark in action. I have a big responsibility to shoulder.
4
Dan Hawkins
You can muck around with different guitars for certain bits, but you have to have your own sound. That's your benchmark, that's your sound. I also play a Black Beauty. It sounds amazing.
5
Edward Kennedy
We want to support our troops because they didn't make the decision to go there... but I don't think it should be open-ended. We ought to have a benchmark where the administration has to come back and give us a report.
6
Simon Conway Morris
The Burgess Shale is not unique, but for those who study evolution and fossils it has become something of an icon. It provides a reference point and a benchmark, a point of common discussion and an issue of universal scientific interest.
7
Steve Stoute
I tell young entrepreneurs to use the leader in their industry and as a benchmark as they work to create their own brand. Don't look at what your competition is doing - if you emulate the leader in your industry, you will achieve a higher level of engagement with consumers and make their buying experience richer.
8
Arabella Weir
My parents' generation's benchmark was simple: Fat Equals Bad.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BENCHMARK»

Discover the use of benchmark in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to benchmark and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Benchmark Games
This book gives a wonderful insight into the background and running of the Sydney Paralympic Games and the legacy it has left (Karen Tighe, Foreword).
Richmard Cashman, Simon Darcy, 2008
2
The Value Management Benchmark: A good practice framework ...
See also related publications The Value Management Benchmark: The Research results and The Value Management Benchmark CD. THE FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT, THE RESEARCH DOCUMENT AND THE INTERACTIVE CD ARE AVAILABLE AT A SPECIAL COMBINED PRICE OF ...
Steven Male, 1998
3
A Benchmark Approach to Quantitative Finance
This book also deals with financial modeling under the benchmark approach, explaining various quantitative methods for the fair pricing and hedging of derivatives.
Eckhard Platen, David Heath, 2006
4
Benchmark Testing and Success on the Texas Assessment of ...
School Districts throughout the San Antonio, Texas region are using Benchmark tests to predict student performance on the state mandated Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test without any quantitative evidence that the ...
Linda L. Williams, 2008
5
Value at Risk, 3rd Ed.: The New Benchmark for Managing ...
Featured updates include: An increased emphasis on operational risk Using VAR for integrated risk management and to measure economic capital Applications of VAR to risk budgeting in investment management Discussion of new risk-management ...
Philippe Jorion, 2006
6
Value Management: The Value Management Benchmark : Research ...
Value management (VM) is a structured, team-oriented approach to problem solving that can be applied to the concept, design, construction and on-going management phases of a project.
Steven Male, 1998
7
The Benchmark Book
This book offers a comprehensive overview to all levels of benchmark types and their technologies, providing readers with all the technologies of every major benchmark from micros to mainframes.
Rich Grace, 1996
8
The Benchmark Handbook: For Database and Transaction ...
Edited by Jim Gray.
Jim Gray, 1993
9
The ITIL V3 Factsheet Benchmark Guide
New ITIL V3! Real-life use, insights and applications for all ITIL V3 processes * 100% re-researched edition includes 5 Lifecycle phases, 19 Processes, 4 Functions, 51 Mindmaps and 29 other diagrams * 150 hours of work poured into 132 pages ...
Michael Wedemeyer, Ivanka Menken, Claire Engle, 2007
10
All Kinds of Weather: Lap Book
Individual Lap Book
Benchmark Education Company, Francisco Blane, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BENCHMARK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term benchmark is used in the context of the following news items.
1
RBA's Stevens Holds Benchmark Interest Rate at 2% (Full Text)
The following is a reformatted version of a statement published today on the Reserve Bank of Australia's website, after Governor Glenn Stevens ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
2
China stocks extend falls with benchmark Shanghai index down …
At midday today, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index was down 3.18 percent, or 120.26 points, at 3,655.65. CHINESE shares sank ... «Shanghai Daily, Jul 15»
3
Device Benchmark: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Monica Wong, report author and analyst commented, "Fast charging is a standout feature for the Galaxy S6 Edge, with many consumers ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
4
AIM proves the benchmark others follow
recognition: Sajid Javid, the new Business Secretary, recently heaped praise on the Alternative Investment Market, with 3,000 companies ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
5
LG G4 S Specs Confirmed in Benchmark: 5.2-Inch FHD Display …
Although we're not convinced that the specs reported by the benchmark are entirely correct since the phone's tested is just a prototype, here ... «Softpedia News, Jul 15»
6
Benchmark Recommendation on Nanometrics Incorporated …
Benchmark initiates coverage on Nanometrics Incorporated (NASDAQ:NANO) In a research note issued to the investors, the brokerage major ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»
7
MPRC applauds Platts' move towards FOB Straits benchmark
KUALA LUMPUR: The Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) has applauded Platts' recent move to approve four terminals in southern ... «The Borneo Post, Jul 15»
8
Brent crude falls to lowest global benchmark in three months …
The price of the global benchmark closed last Friday at $60.32 per barrel and fell to $58.80 on Monday, marking a 2.5 percent decline and ... «Al-Bawaba, Jul 15»
9
ICIS licenses BFOE benchmark data to ICE Futures Europe for …
ICIS is pleased to announce that it is licensing its crude oil BFOE benchmark data to the ICE Futures Europe to be used in the compilation of the ... «OilVoice, Jul 15»
10
Benchmark Recommendation on AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc …
Benchmark initiates coverage on AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC). The rating major has initiated the coverage with an buy rating ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Benchmark [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/benchmark>. May 2024 ».
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