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
The robot’s practical limits remain the primary uncertainty until Tesla publishes operational metrics such as quick responses to human speech, cycle times for common tasks, or independent field trials.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The rankings were determined based on three key dimensions—economy, quality of life and health care, where each were made up of a number of different metrics.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Among the entertainment and recreation metrics were the number of attractions, variety of arts, entertainment and recreation establishments, ideal weather, restaurants per capita, amusement parks per capita and number of golf courses, among others.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
English Learners, students living in economically disadvantaged areas, homeless students and other vulnerable groups also lag in key metrics.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Both metrics are important to generative AI workloads.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Some metrics have Denver’s offense as the least efficient in the NFL on early downs through three weeks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The advanced metrics were not much better, if at all.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Fundamentals Relative to peers, FTNT trades at a modest premium on forward P/E multiples, but its profitability metrics far exceed industry averages, justifying upside potential.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The rankings were determined based on three key dimensions—economy, quality of life and health care, where each were made up of a number of different metrics.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Among the entertainment and recreation metrics were the number of attractions, variety of arts, entertainment and recreation establishments, ideal weather, restaurants per capita, amusement parks per capita and number of golf courses, among others.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
English Learners, students living in economically disadvantaged areas, homeless students and other vulnerable groups also lag in key metrics.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Both metrics are important to generative AI workloads.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
Some metrics have Denver’s offense as the least efficient in the NFL on early downs through three weeks.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The advanced metrics were not much better, if at all.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Fundamentals Relative to peers, FTNT trades at a modest premium on forward P/E multiples, but its profitability metrics far exceed industry averages, justifying upside potential.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
Noun
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According to the Oklahoman, part of the USA TODAY Network, under Walters' watch, the state's Department of Education developed new social studies academic standards that included multiple mentions of Christianity along with discredited theories about the 2020 presidential election.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Elwes athletic grace and dashing good looks are up to heroic standards.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Otherwise, there’s no other criteria.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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During the [selection process], particular attention will be given to the criteria of the city’s involvement.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Their work not only drives business success but also influences the direction of entire industries, setting benchmarks that others aspire to follow.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, recent benchmarks show Webroot launching almost three times faster and scanning six times faster than other top programs.—
PCMag BrandX for Webroot,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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