Benchmark vs Criterion vs Measure vs Standard

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Benchmark

Top 2000 (comum) C1 noun

Criterion

Formal Top 5000 (bastante comum) B2 noun

Measure

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1

Standard

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Mais formal: Criterion

	Benchmark	Criterion	Measure	Standard
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈbentʃmɑːk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈbentʃmɑːrk/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kraɪˈtɪəriən/","/kraɪˈtɪəriə/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kraɪˈtɪriən/","/kraɪˈtɪriə/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmeʒə(r)/","/ˈmeʒəz/","/ˈmeʒəd/","/ˈmeʒərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmeʒər/","/ˈmeʒərz/","/ˈmeʒərd/","/ˈmeʒərɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈstændəd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈstændərd/"]/
Significado	Um padrão ou ponto de referência para medir algo. A standard or point of reference for measuring something.	Um padrão ou regra usado para julgar algo. A standard or rule used to judge something.	Descobrir o tamanho, a quantidade ou o grau de algo. To find out the size, amount, or degree of something.	The usual or accepted level of something.
Exemplo	Tests at the age of seven provide a benchmark against which the child's progress at school can be measured.	The main criterion for selecting candidates is their experience in the field.	It is important to measure the temperature accurately before conducting the experiment.	The new model was built to meet industry standards.
Registro	Neutro	Formal	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	B2	B1	B1
Classe gramatical	noun	noun		noun
Colocações	performance benchmark, industry benchmark, set a benchmark, benchmark tests, benchmarking process	sole, basic, main, range, set, fit, fulfil/​fulfill, meet, according to a/​the criterion, by a/​the criterion, criterion for	accurately, exactly, precisely, be able to, can, be easy to, for, in, easily, effectively, objectively, can, be easy to, be possible to, according to, against, by, a method of measuring something, a way of measuring something	high, low, poor, have, boast, enjoy, above (the) standard, below (the) standard, according to a/​the standard, by any standard, by the standards of the day, a drop in the standard, high, low, poor, have, boast, enjoy, above (the) standard, below (the) standard, according to a/​the standard, by any standard, by the standards of the day, a drop in the standard, declining, falling, double, prescribe, keep up, maintain, drop, fall, standards of behaviour/​behavior, standards of conduct, standard of care
Antônimos	failure, weakness	exception, deviation	ignore, neglect	exception, anomaly, deviation
Erros comuns	Confusing benchmark with 'baseline' which has slightly different meanings., Using benchmark as a verb incorrectly; it's primarily a noun., Mixing benchmarks for different subjects without understanding context.	Confused with 'criteria', which is the plural form., Used as a countable noun, e.g., saying 'a criterions' instead of 'a criterion'., Omitting the correct context, making sentences unclear.	Confused with 'weigh', which is only for weight., Using 'measured' incorrectly as an adjective instead of a verb., Mixing up 'measure' with 'metric' when discussing measurement systems.	Confusing 'standard' with 'standards' (plural), Using 'standard' as a verb incorrectly, Misplacing the emphasis in pronunciation
Notas de uso	Use 'referência' em contextos que envolvam comparação ou avaliação, como em negócios ou educação. É mais formal do que a fala cotidiana. Evite em conversas casuais. Use 'benchmark' in contexts involving comparison or evaluation, such as in business or education. It's more formal than everyday speech. Avoid in casual conversation.	Usado principalmente em contextos acadêmicos ou profissionais para estabelecer padrões. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja discutindo avaliações. Used primarily in academic or professional contexts to establish standards. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing evaluations.	Use 'medir' ao falar sobre quantidades, tamanhos ou comprimentos. É neutro, então é apropriado em contextos casuais e formais. Evite usá-lo em contextos muito informais onde gírias podem ser preferidas. Use 'measure' when talking about quantities, sizes, or lengths. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in very informal contexts where slang might be preferred.	Use 'standard' in contexts discussing quality or rules. It's appropriate in both academic and casual settings, but be careful with informal usages that might imply something is outdated.

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Perguntas frequentes: Benchmark vs Criterion vs Measure vs Standard

Qual é a diferença entre Benchmark, Criterion, Measure e Standard?

Benchmark: A standard or point of reference for measuring something. Criterion: A standard or rule used to judge something. Measure: To find out the size, amount, or degree of something. Standard: The usual or accepted level of something.

Qual é mais formal: Benchmark, Criterion, Measure e Standard?

Criterion é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Benchmark, Criterion, Measure e Standard?

Benchmark é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Benchmark, Criterion, Measure e Standard estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Benchmark: C1, Criterion: B2, Measure: B1, Standard: B1 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Benchmark: Tests at the age of seven provide a benchmark against which the child's progress at school can be measured. Criterion: The main criterion for selecting candidates is their experience in the field. Measure: It is important to measure the temperature accurately before conducting the experiment. Standard: The new model was built to meet industry standards.

Posso usar Benchmark, Criterion, Measure e Standard de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Benchmark, Criterion, Measure e Standard são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.