bench marks

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Scope note
Marks on a fixed and enduring object, indicating its elevation above sea level and serving as a reference in topographic surveys and tidal observations. In a more general sense, the term may also refer to any point of reference from which measurements may be made.
bench marks
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025