benchmarketing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The misleading use of unrepresentative benchmark software results in marketing a computer system.
  2. The imitation of an aspect of another business where it is seen to excel, such as in supply-chain management or customer service.

Word forms

benchmarketing

Etymology

In both senses, blend of benchmark + marketing; but the two appear to have formed independently.

Related words

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