Synonyms of metric

metric

noun

ˈme-trik 

as in criterion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criterion
• standard
• benchmark
• measure
• yardstick
• example
• grade
• barometer
• gold standard
• touchstone
• rule
• instance
• par
• bar
• mark
• average
• norm
• case
• meridian
• summit
• pinnacle
• peak
• apex
• zenith
• acme

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deviation
• abnormality
• aberration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of metric

Organizations must move beyond traditional metrics, encouraging open dialogue about optimal working styles. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

His hitting metrics are all career bests, and he’s headed for his fourth consecutive season of 20-plus homers. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Vermont also doesn't have the kind of lopsided cost-of-living metrics that make such initiatives in Oklahoma, Alabama or West Virginia attractive. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026

But free cash flow is an important metric that goes to the overall health of a business. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026