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Business
Benchmarking
BENCH-mar-king
/ˈbɛntʃmɑːrkɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Benchmarking
Dictionary meaning
Comparing a company's processes or metrics against industry best practices.
Examples
- HR benchmarking revealed their salaries were 15% below market median.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.
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