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A Benchmark is a point of known elevation marked for the purpose of surveying: see Benchmark (surveying). The term may also used metaphorically, as follows;
Business
- Benchmark price, a point of reference for setting the price of a commodity
- Benchmark (crude oil), used in pricing crude oil
Geology
- Benchmarking (geolocating), an activity involving finding benchmarks
- Benchmark (crude oil), used in pricing crude oil
Music Label
- Benchmark Recordings, a music label with CDs by the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Mike Bloomfield.
Science
- Benchmark (science), comparing simulations with empirical data or comparing different simulations with each other.
Technology
- Benchmark (computing), the result of running a computer program to assess performance
- A best-performing test, also called the gold standard
Other uses
- Benchmarking, evaluating performance in organizations
- Benchmark (venture capital firm), a venture capital firm
- Benchmark Electronics, an electronics manufacturer