Sihangtakaran (en. Benchmark)

/si.hang.ta.ká.ran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A standard or basis used to measure other things.
We used the benchmark to assess the quality of the products.
Ginamit namin ang sihangtakaran upang suriin ang kalidad ng mga produkto.
A common measurement or example that serves as a guide.
The benchmark for teacher assessments helped in their teaching.
Ang sihangtakaran ng sukatan ng mga guro ay nakatulong sa kanilang pagtuturo.
A process of determining expected outcomes or quality.
The benchmark is necessary for the proper evaluation of the project.
Kailangan ang sihangtakaran para sa tamang pagsusuri ng proyekto.

Etymology

Focused on the root or reason for performing an action or situation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

following the benchmark
Guidelines or rules being followed.
tagasunod sa sihangtakaran

Related Words

evaluation
The process of assessing or analyzing details.
pagsusuri
qualification
Standards required to achieve a goal.
kwalipikasyon

Slang Meanings

Somewhat crabby, jealous.
Oh no! Jason seems sihangtakaran, jealous of everyone even if it doesn't mean anything.
Naku! Parang si Jason si sihangtakaran, ang selos sa lahat kahit wala namang ibig sabihin.
Always thinking negatively or maliciously.
Wow! Maria is so sihangtakaran, even if she's just talking to a simple person, she thinks of another meaning right away.
Grabe! Ang sihangtakaran ni Maria, kahit simpleng tao lang ang kausap niya, may ibang meaning na agad.