Benchmark Software Engineering
noun
Definition: In computing, a benchmark (or benchmark test/program) is a standardized test or program used to measure and compare the performance of hardware, software, or systems [Cambridge Dictionary].
Example in context: “As a final benchmark test, we conducted a trading simulation using our framework, relying on Backtesting.py Python library.” [Prata et al. 2024]
Synonyms: benchmark test; benchmark program; performance benchmark
Related terms: performance test, evaluation suite, test workload, benchmarking, baseline