Benchmark
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed. It represents a measurement criterion used to evaluate quality, performance, or progress.
“The company's performance exceeded industry benchmarks for customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/
Syllables
bench·mark
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Three instances of the letter E and valuable K are distinctive
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21 points; high value from K (5pts), H (4pts), and common letters
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