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
Performance data from a website traffic checker can provide the necessary metrics to determine what is working and what isn’t.
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William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Neither their own, nor their fans’ nor what the metrics suggest is possible.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The program will begin in July, with the first payout coming in the fall to store employees who meet or exceed specific sales, operational and customer service metrics, Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams and Chief Partner Officer Sara Kelly wrote in a memo to employees on Thursday.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Defense is such a difficult thing to parse out from the elite defensive players vying for these top honors because there aren’t great stats and metrics for it.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
WalletHub evaluated those dimensions using 11 metrics.
—Jason Pierce, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet by some metrics, stocks were already considered expensive prior to the hostilities.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Her work has extended beyond business metrics, with a consistent focus on creating opportunities and shifting how Black talent is supported and represented.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
My lab is investigating biofeedback and neurofeedback tools to help make these invisible states and metrics visible to aid in training.
—David Van Den Heever, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
William Jones, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Neither their own, nor their fans’ nor what the metrics suggest is possible.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The program will begin in July, with the first payout coming in the fall to store employees who meet or exceed specific sales, operational and customer service metrics, Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams and Chief Partner Officer Sara Kelly wrote in a memo to employees on Thursday.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Defense is such a difficult thing to parse out from the elite defensive players vying for these top honors because there aren’t great stats and metrics for it.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
WalletHub evaluated those dimensions using 11 metrics.
—Jason Pierce, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Yet by some metrics, stocks were already considered expensive prior to the hostilities.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Her work has extended beyond business metrics, with a consistent focus on creating opportunities and shifting how Black talent is supported and represented.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 26 Mar. 2026
My lab is investigating biofeedback and neurofeedback tools to help make these invisible states and metrics visible to aid in training.
—David Van Den Heever, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
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Consumer advocates said the findings support SB 1076, a bill that would require insurers to offer coverage to homeowners who meet state fire safety standards.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In response, rental companies are implementing stricter cleaning standards, higher security deposits, and more surveillance.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Before this, no one in the field had established criteria for what should be included in the archaeological record of dice.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Financial hardship criteria CNC status is reserved for taxpayers facing a challenging financial situation.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after his 19-minute speech, Asian markets reversed earlier gains from Thursday's session, as benchmarks in Australia, Japan and South Korea fell.—
Lim Hui Jie,Anniek Bao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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European dealmakers outperformed their regional benchmarks and were among the strongest performers globally during the first quarter of 2026.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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