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benchmark

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


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Even 254SMO super stainless steel, a benchmark chromium based alloy known for strong pitting resistance in seawater, runs into this high voltage limit.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

A barrel of Brent crude, the global benchmark, averaged around $100 in March, with peaks of $120, compared with $70 before hostilities began in late February.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate to 6.5%, stating this is the final cut of the current easing cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

China, Japan, Hong Kong and India, after its benchmark index notched up another all-time high Thursday.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 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




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