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benchmark

[bench-mahrk] / ˈbɛntʃˌmɑrk /
NOUN
reference point
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STRONGEST


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The Singapore GRM, which is a key benchmark in the oil refining industry, has been stronger than the brokerage expected.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

After all, the S&P 500 closed up just 0.02%, leaving the Wall Street benchmark only 2.6% below its record high hit at the start of June.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Nesbitt told the BBC Radio Ulster's The Nolan Show Kelly was "the benchmark" for everyone who stood in front of a camera or mic at UTV.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

It came as respite for Gulf shipping and the oil industry, with international benchmark Brent dropping six percent to around $86 a barrel.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Epic in scope, violence, and imagination, Deathstorm is a new benchmark in the fantasy genre and cements forever G. M. Pennington’s status as the American Tolkien.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

He also said Calamos had back-tested performance data for stocks the team had sold over the subsequent six- and 12-month periods relative to performance benchmarks.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The San Francisco-based startup, a chief rival to OpenAI, said the model tops industry benchmarks for coding and knowledge work while consuming fewer computing resources than earlier versions.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

His mortgage lender has provided him several different rebuild benchmarks he must hit before he can receive any insurance money.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The rates, which serve as benchmarks for most household and corporate loans, will likely remain unchanged despite weaker-than-expected economic performance in the second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

If the kid completes the plan and meets the benchmarks, no criminal charges are ever filed.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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