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TeachMeFinance.com - explain benchmark benchmark The term 'benchmark' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' (Abbrev. BM) - In hydrologic terms, a permanent point whose known elevation is tied to a national network. These points are created to serve as a point of reference. Benchmarks have generally been established by the USGS, but may have been established by other Federal or local agencies. Benchmarks can be found on USGS maps'. The term 'benchmark' as it applies to the area of basic math can be defined as 'a commonly known point of reference from which measurements may be made (e.g., four quarters make a whole)'. Previous 5 Terms: Below-cost timber sale Bench bench mark Bench mark (BM) bench mark, tidal Next 5 Terms: Benchmark benchmark fraction Bend Beneficial use Beneficiary About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.