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noun
The misleading use of unrepresentative benchmark software results in marketing a computer system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, uncountable
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noun
The imitation of an aspect of another business where it is seen to excel, such as in supply-chain management or customer service.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: business
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History
In both senses, blend of benchmark + marketing; but the two appear to have formed independently.
Across languages
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