figure of merit
noun phraseDefinition of figure of merit
: 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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“Figure of merit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figure%20of%20merit. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of figure of merit was circa 1865
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