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PreciousJones Posted 13 years ago
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benchmark

This is the benchmark for Italian food. Or

This is the benchmark of Italian food.

WHich one is correct?
  

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This is the benchmark for Italian food. But the word "benchmark" is more commonly used in numerical or engineering standards, not for subjective qualities. I would never use it for art, literature, music, or food.

  • This is the benchmark for Italian food.
  • But the word "benchmark" is more commonly used in numerical or engineering standards, not for subjective qualities.
  • I would never use it for art, literature, music, or food.
  • This is the gold standard for Italian cuisine.
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This is the benchmark for Italian food.

But the word "benchmark" is more commonly used in numerical or engineering standards, not for subjective qualities. I would never use it for art, literature, music, or food.

This is the gold standard for Italian cuisine.

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