Answer: benchmark

AnswerCrossword Clue
BENCHMARKSurveyor's reference
BENCHMARKStandard of excellence
BENCHMARKSurveyor's sign on a permanent landmark.
BENCHMARKPoint of reference
BENCHMARKStandard
BENCHMARKDon't let Harmon play?
benchmarkA standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed
benchmarkto test by a preset standard
benchmarkA surveyor's mark cut in a wall, pillar, or building and used as a reference point in measuring altitudes
benchmarkA problem designed to evaluate the performance of a computer system