benchmark

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

For one thing, the public credit markets aren’t helping as a benchmark.

From The Wall Street Journal

The benchmarks, however, were down more than 1% for the week as negotiations between Washington and Tehran have eased concerns over potential U.S. military action that could threaten oil infrastructure in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

The benchmarks are headed for their first weekly decline in weeks ahead of talks between the U.S. and Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

Malaysia’s benchmark Kuala Lumpur Composite Index is trading at levels not seen since 2018, as the country’s IPO market gathers steam.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an indication of sharp swings in regional benchmark indexes, South Korea’s stock-market regulator briefly halted trading on the main exchange on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal