benchmark
nounA reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.
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Clear all filtersA reference point used to judge quality, performance, or change.
To assign a share of a resource to a particular purpose.
The assignment or distribution of resources for particular people or purposes.
A remark that attacks someone's character or reputation.
To honor the memory of a person or event.
An obvious or overused remark that adds little insight.
Readily noticeable or attracting attention.
Readily noticeable
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A standard or condition used to judge, select, or decide something.
To describe, outline, or mark something precisely.
Describe or mark precisely
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Marked by serious moral corruption or wrongdoing.
To recognize or show the features that make things distinct.
Recognize or show differences
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Clearly separate or different; also readily noticed or understood.
Separate or different
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A distinctive period marked by significant developments.
Suited to a celebration or marked by a cheerful, celebratory mood.
Marked by exaggerated language; in mathematics, relating to a hyperbola or certain related structures.
Exaggerated in expression
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An indirect suggestion, usually unfavorable or insulting.
Unfavorable indirect suggestion
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Lacking energy, distinction, or interest.
Of an asset, readily convertible to cash.
The ease and speed with which an asset can be traded or converted to money without a substantial loss in value.
An ordinary or unimpressive level of quality.
A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.
Careful noticing of a fact or event, or a comment based on what was noticed.
Careful noticing
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Marked by excessive, persistent attention or preoccupation.
A distinctive or unusual characteristic, habit, or feature.
Distinctive or unusual feature
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