まず、最初に定義 Benchmark = the standard that other people can use for judging how good or bad something is (訳)人々が、何かの善し悪しを判断するための基準 例えば、プロジェクトの成功を判断するためには、その基準を設定する必要があります。それがベンチマークですね。
トム: “Where should we set the benchmark for this project? I think we need some clear cut judging in between being successful or not. What do you think about it, Bob” ボブ: “I see, could you help me survey on the market leader in this sector. We can take it to set the benchmark.”