HeyRuaHow to say “benchmarking” in Irish
- Irish:
- tagarmharcáil
- English:
- benchmarking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- tagarmharcáil, to benchmark (ag tagarmharcáil, benchmarking)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAG-ur-war-kawl” /ˈt̪ˠaɡəɾˌwaɾˠkˠaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- tagarmharcála, na tagarmharcála (e.g. próiseas na tagarmharcála, the benchmarking process)
What does “tagarmharcáil” mean?
- benchmarking
- The process of measuring performance, quality or results against a standard or reference point; it is also the verbal noun of the verb 'tagarmharcáil' (to benchmark).Also: benchmark testing, performance comparison.
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“Tagarmharcáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, tagarmharcáil means benchmarking: it is the verbal noun of the verb tagarmharcáil (to benchmark). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Tagarmharcáil” with the article
Here is tagarmharcáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Tagarmharcáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tagarmharcáil, the Irish word for benchmarking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Benchmarking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for benchmarking?
The Irish for benchmarking is tagarmharcáil (pronounced “TAG-ur-war-kawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce tagarmharcáil in Irish?
Tagarmharcáil is said like “TAG-ur-war-kawl” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɡəɾˌwaɾˠkˠaːlʲ/).
Does tagarmharcáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for tagarmharcáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does tagarmharcáil have more than one meaning?
Tagarmharcáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to benchmark.
Why does tagarmharcáil change to thagarmharcáil or dtagarmharcáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tagarmharcáil becomes mo thagarmharcáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtagarmharcáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'tagarmharc' and 'tagarmharcáil'?
'Tagarmharc' is the benchmark itself, the reference standard, while 'tagarmharcáil' is the act or process of benchmarking against it.
