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standard vs benchmark

benchmark vs standard

standard and benchmark both are nouns.

standard is an adjective but benchmark is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
standard Yes Yes No No
benchmark Yes No No No
As nouns, benchmark is a hyponym of standard; that is, benchmark is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than standard:
  • standard: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
  • benchmark: a standard by which something can be measured or judged
standard (noun) benchmark (noun)
any distinctive flag a standard by which something can be measured or judged
an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
the value behind the money in a monetary system
a board measure = 1980 board feet
standard (adjective) benchmark (adjective)
established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
commonly used or supplied
regularly and widely used or sold
Difference between standard and benchmark

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