bench mark

• Point de référence ou norme à partir duquel on peut comparer ou évaluer quelque chose ; s'emploie aussi comme verbe, signifiant évaluer ou contrôler en comparant à une norme.

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed; also used as a verb meaning to evaluate or check something by comparison with a standard.

1. Standard for comparisonB2formal

   A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

   Référence

   • This study serves as a benchmark for future research.
   • The company's performance is a benchmark for the industry.
   • We need to set a benchmark to measure our progress.

2. Surveying markC1formal

   A surveyor's mark cut in a durable material, representing a known elevation used as a reference point.

   Repère de nivellement

   • The surveyor placed a benchmark on the stone wall.
   • All elevations are measured from the official benchmark.
   • The benchmark was established in 1920 for the region.