Benchmark and Reference point

Benchmark noun - A surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point.

Reference point and benchmark are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reference point" instead a noun "Benchmark".

Nearby Word: benchmarking

Reference point noun - An indicator that orients you generally.

Benchmark and reference point are semantically related. You can use "Benchmark" instead a noun phrase "Reference point".