metrics

Definition of metricsnext
plural of metric
as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared according to the usual metrics by which we judge fiction, this novel is an utter failure

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Recent Examples of metrics L3Harris reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance across revenue, growth, and operating margin and other metrics. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 Each product features an interactive DPP widget on the product page, providing transparent access to detailed fabric composition, sustainability metrics and supplier information. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 Documenting these metrics identifies areas for improvement and proves the program’s ROI. Michelle Sims, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In the past few weeks, two more Chinese firms, Alibaba and Moonshot, have put out models that, based on some metrics, can match the latest and most powerful offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Another question is whether this sentencing met the standards of credible transitional justice.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Standard rooms already feel generous by Vegas standards, and suites step up to apartment-like layouts, with separate living areas that make longer stays or work trips more comfortable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Daniels is also not yet eligible, under LSU rules, to have his jersey retired, as the school has a five-year waiting period listed as one of its criteria for jersey retirement.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is determined by symptoms and physical signs, as well as diagnostic criteria.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There aren’t firm benchmarks for testing smartwatch processing power, but both chips support the latest AI, health-tracking, and other features, so neither smartwatch is likely to underperform.
    Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Both benchmarks dipped 2% in Thursday's session, but advanced more than 5% for the week.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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