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[surveying]
A brass or bronze disk, set in a concrete base or similarly permanent structure, inscribed with a mark showing its elevation above or below an adopted vertical datum. -
[computing]
A performance test of hardware, software, or an application that sets a standard of quality using test data or operations typical of working conditions.
