Benchmark

What is the meaning of the word 'benchmark'?

• A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared

• A type of financial market

• A tool used for measuring temperature

• A type of architectural design

Which sentence uses the word 'benchmark' correctly?

• The benchmark of the cake was delicious.

• She used the benchmark to measure the room's temperature.

• The company's success became a benchmark for the industry.

• He benchmarked the car to see how fast it could go.

Identify the synonym of 'benchmark'.

• Standard

• Tool

• Measurement

• Device

In which context is the word 'benchmark' most appropriately used?

• Cooking

• Financial analysis

• Weather forecasting

• Gardening

What part of speech is the word 'benchmark'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Choose the sentence that best illustrates the use of 'benchmark' in a business context.

• The benchmark of the mountain was breathtaking.

• The new policy set a benchmark for future regulations.

• He used a benchmark to fix the broken chair.

• The benchmark of the song was its melody.

Which of the following is an example of a benchmark in education?

• A student's grade compared to the class average

• A teacher's lesson plan

• A school's architectural design

• A student's favorite subject

What is the opposite of 'benchmark'?

• Standard

• Deviation

• Comparison

• Reference

How is 'benchmark' used in the context of software?

• To measure the performance of a program

• To design a user interface

• To write code

• To debug a program

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'benchmark of excellence'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification