Benchmark Definition–noun | 1. | a standard of excellence, achievement, etc., against which similar things must be measured or judged: The new hotel is a benchmark in opulence and comfort. | | 2. | any standard or reference by which others can be measured or judged: The current price for crude oil may become the benchmark. | | 3. | Computers. an established point of reference against which computers or programs can be measured in tests comparing their performance, reliability, etc. | –adjective | 4. | of, pertaining to, or resulting in a benchmark: benchmark test, benchmark study. | |
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Software Definition–noun | 1. | Computers. the programs used to direct the operation of a computer, as well as documentation giving instructions on how to use them. Compare hardware (def. 5). | | 2. | anything that is not hardware but is used with hardware, esp. audiovisual materials, as film, tapes, records, etc.: a studio fully equipped but lacking software. | | 3. | Television Slang. prepackaged materials, as movies or reruns, used to fill out the major part of a station's program schedule. | |
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