benchmark, v.
Brit. /ˈbɛn(t)ʃmɑːk/, U.S. /ˈbɛn(t)ʃˌmɑrk/
[‹ bench-mark n.]
trans. To evaluate or check (something) by comparison with an established standard; to measure against a comparable or equivalent point of reference, esp. in order to assess performance or set performance standards. Freq. with against or to. Also intr.
| 1963E. B. Jones in Rev. Econ. & Statistics 45 380/2 An annual series of scheduled hours per day in manufacturing which was benchmarked to data from the Census of Manufactures. 1981 ABA Banking Jrnl. Dec. 110/3 Only the final two or three packages being considered should be benchmarked. 1994 Observer 13 Feb. 8/8 You have to understand the drivers of performance before you can benchmark effectively. 2000 Freight Jan. 25/2 The fleet maintenance audit is designed to..benchmark fleet performance against sector and national averages. |