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benchmark

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


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The Eddington limit is a theoretical benchmark describing the point at which the outward pressure produced by radiation balances the inward pull of gravity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

DBS expects the one-year benchmark lending rate to remain unchanged, with policymakers relying on targeted fiscal support rather than further rate cuts to sustain growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Among the best performers on Japan’s benchmark index, Taiyo Yuden rises 4.4%, Fujikura adds 3.5%, and Ibiden gains 3.4%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

She warned that higher benchmark yields in advanced economies could also spill over to emerging markets by tightening global financial conditions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 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

Wholesale diesel benchmarks in the U.S. and Europe have more than doubled year to date.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

He also said lengthy construction schedules could hinder the company’s ability to hit some of its benchmarks, like deploying over 3 gigawatts of power by the end of 2027.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Both benchmarks had closed at record highs earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Nike does not publish salary data by country, but told us 71% of its key suppliers pay at or above living-wage benchmarks relevant to their location.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

When it’s a criminal case, the plan contains measurable benchmarks.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater


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