Sentence examples for benchmarks against from inspiring English sources

The Europeans also want clear benchmarks against which liberalisation in services can be measured.

Unlike his recent predecessors, the mayor proposed no show-stopping initiatives or benchmarks against which he could be judged.

He argued that it is hard, but not impossible, to identify when asset prices are overshooting; there are benchmarks against which valuations can be judged.

But the briefing went awry when Darling did not have to hand the details of the benchmarks against which the pledges could be measured.

The goals ensure some international recognition for politicians who can make progress on such things.Sadly, however, they cannot do what they purport to do, which is to provide credible benchmarks against which governments can be judged.

And, by setting measurable targets for priority areas like health and education, Mr Brown and Mr Blair will also establish the benchmarks against which their government will be measured.

On the contrary, it could rise more rapidly by pushing up the benchmarks against which pay is set.Controls are in the hands of the non-executive board directors who appoint and decide on the remuneration packages of their top executives.

There is no plan here, no benchmarks against which a bidder could be selected; just a hope that the shape of the contract will resolve itself as bidders make their own suggestions and time goes on.

[Other countries] benchmark against us, and a few years later, we go and benchmark against them.

This agreement has been benchmarked against rivals, he said.

These are benchmarked against a diverse array of international talent.