benchmark
Example Sentences
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But for a game with thousands of people working under it that has already been delayed twice, many expect to see its pricetag at least push higher than the current benchmark.
From BBC
The benchmark S&P 500 was down 0.3% while fellow large-cap medical technology manufacturers Intuitive Surgical and DexCom each rose slightly.
From Barron's
Both Kikuo and Shunsuke will enjoy high highs and low lows, but it’s their perseverance that ultimately means more than arbitrary benchmarks like “genius” or “brilliance.”
From Los Angeles Times
The Higher Education Price Index, put together by asset management group Commonfund, has been rising 3.4% each year since 2020, with the benchmark’s three highest readings recorded over that same time frame.
From Barron's
The central bank will also announce benchmark lending rates tied to the bulk of household and corporate loans.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
