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bench mark Definition

bench mark

noun

  1. a surveyor's mark made on a permanent landmark of known position and altitude: it is used as a reference point in determining other altitudes
  2. a standard or point of reference in measuring or judging quality, value, etc.

bench mark Usage Examples

Converse of object

provide: The survey is a framework for conservation and provides a bench mark to monitor future losses.