benchmark

• Point de référence ou étalon à partir duquel on compare ou évalue des choses, souvent utilisé en entreprise, en technologie et dans l'évaluation des performances.

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed, often used in business, technology, and performance evaluation.

1. Standard for comparisonB2formal

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

   Référence de comparaison

   • The company's performance is used as a benchmark for the industry.
   • This test serves as a benchmark for measuring student progress.
   • The new software set a benchmark for speed and efficiency.

   Synonymesbaselinecriteriongaugemeasurereference pointstandardtouchstoneyardstick

2. Surveying markerC1formal

   A surveyor's mark cut in a wall, pillar, or building, used as a reference point in measuring altitudes.

   Repère de nivellement

   • The surveyor placed a benchmark on the stone wall.
   • They used the old benchmark to calculate the elevation of the new road.
   • The benchmark was established in the 19th century.

   Synonymesbench mark