Pantayan (en. Benchmark)

pan-ta-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A level or measure used as a basis for weighing or evaluating things.
The benchmark for product quality should be high.
Ang pantayan ng kalidad ng produkto ay dapat na mataas.
A standard that serves as a model for others.
They used his performance as a benchmark for success.
Ginamit nila ang kanyang pagganap bilang pantayan ng tagumpay.
A platform used for measuring progress.
The benchmark is important for testing students.
Ang pantayan ay mahalaga sa pagsubok ng mga estudyante.

Etymology

From the root word 'pantay' meaning 'equivalent' or 'equal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

benchmark evaluation
The process of assessing using a standard or benchmark.
pagsusuri ng pantayan

Related Words

equal
Meaning no difference or an equivalent measure.
pantay
standardization
The process of making things conform to a uniform standard.
standardisasyon

Slang Meanings

Just watch out for it
Just watch over your cellphone, it might get hacked!
Pantayan mo lang 'yang cellphone mo, baka ma-hack!
Keep an eye on
Keep an eye on your classmates during the exam, they might cheat!
Pantayan mo 'yang mga ka-batch mo sa exam, baka may cheat!
Be alert
Be alert of your surroundings, there are suspicious people around.
Pantayan mo yung paligid, may mga suspicious na tao.