benchmark

benchmark
noun
  1. a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed
    基准,基准尺度
    [as modifier]a benchmark case.
    一个典型案例。
    ■a problem designed to evaluate the performance of a computer system
    (检测计算机系统性能的)标准检查程序,基准问题
  2. a surveyor's mark cut in a wall, pillar, or building and used as a reference point in measuring altitudes
    (测量高度的)水准基点,基准点
verb
  1. [with obj.]evaluate or check (something) by comparison with a standard[noobj.]
    (根据某种标准)评估,衡量,检测
    we are benchmarking our performance against external criteria.
    我们用外来标准来检查我们的表现。
    we continue to benchmark against the competition.
    我们继续以这次竞赛作为衡量标准。
    ■[with obj., with adverbial]give particular results during a benchmark test
    基准问题检测结果为
    the device should benchmark at between 100 and 150 MHz.
    这个装置的检测结果应在100至150兆赫之间。
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