figure of merit
noun phrase
: a numerical quantity based on one or more characteristics of a system or device that represents a measure of efficiency or effectiveness
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To address this inconsistent measuring, researchers at ICFO in Barcelona, have proposed a universal figure of merit (FoM) that can be used to better evaluate the performance of TPV devices.
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Figure of merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figure%20of%20merit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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