idiom
Business
Set the Benchmark
SET the BENCH-mark
/sɛt ðə ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Setthebenchmark
Dictionary meaning
To establish a standard against which others are measured.
Examples
- Their customer service set the benchmark for the entire industry.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'set' and 'bench'.
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