Answer: benchmarks

AnswerCrossword Clue
BENCHMARKSStandards
BENCHMARKSPoints of reference, for surveyors.
BENCHMARKSReference points.
benchmarksA surveyor's mark cut in a wall, pillar, or building and used as a reference point in measuring altitudes
benchmarksBENCHMARK, to test by a preset standard
benchmarksA problem designed to evaluate the performance of a computer system
benchmarksA standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed