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  • verb Present participle of benchmark.

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Examples

  • The problem with benchmarking is that nothing but continuous improvement (except maybe spectacular results) satisfies very much.

    The Curse of Great Expectations 2004

  • The problem with benchmarking is that nothing but continuous improvement (except maybe spectacular results) satisfies very much.

    May 2004 2004

  • Just look at executive pay; long-term benchmarking has driven remuneration up across the board.

    Home - Financial News Online 2010

  • In supply management, the word benchmarking actually refers to the process of comparing yourself to the best, learning and then improving -- continuously.

    Purchasing - Top Stories 2010

  • In supply management, the word benchmarking actually refers to the process of comparing yourself to the best, learning and then improving -- continuously.

    Purchasing - Top Stories 2010

  • This is called benchmarking, and it’s an important aspect of preparation.

    Managing Strategic Relationships Leonard Greenhalgh 2001

  • This is called benchmarking, and it’s an important aspect of preparation.

    Managing Strategic Relationships Leonard Greenhalgh 2001

  • This is called benchmarking, and it’s an important aspect of preparation.

    Managing Strategic Relationships Leonard Greenhalgh 2001

  • And they've created this LEED standard, [for rating how energy efficient and green a building is] which is benchmarking, which is a good thing to do because most people need checklists.

    William McDonough On Cradle-To-Cradle Design 2010

  • Interesting data point is how many people freak out at the idea of benchmarking government spending and comparing it to private sector growth.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » California’s Woes and Prop 13 2010

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