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Etymology

Get to know the words that shape your digital world. Rob Hoeijmakers takes you on an etymological journey, exploring the roots of essential terms like 'benchmark,' 'dashboard,' and 'data.

Where does the word "benchmark" come from?

Where does the word "benchmark" come from?

Uncover the origins of 'benchmarking,' a term that went from measuring physical terrains to evaluating digital performance. Learn its impact today.

Software dashboard guiding through heaps of data.

Do dashboards protect against flying mud?

Our view of the world is increasingly shaped by dashboards. A good reason to take a moment to find out the origin of the word, which yielded a remarkable insight.