bench mark meaning

UK /bɛntʃ mɑːk/ US /bɛntʃ mɑrk/ 2 syllables

bench mark (noun): a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point.

Definition of bench mark

  1. a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point

    Synonyms: benchmark

    Type of: reference point

How to pronounce bench mark

bench mark is pronounced /bɛntʃ mɑːk/ in British English and /bɛntʃ mɑrk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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