metric

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

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Recent Examples of metric Measuring Corporate Adoption Treasury departments evaluate blockchain implementation through traditional financial metrics. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 Both metrics exceeded Wall Street analysts’ consensus forecast. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025 While other songs from the soundtrack racked up sizable metrics, no other broke 100 million streams or even more than 15,000 downloads in that span. Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025 By most Hollywood metrics, David Ozer was a success. Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for metric
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Noun
  • The fatality review team, which includes The Archway, Fort Worth and Arlington police, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, local hospitals, and the medical examiner’s office, among others, reviewed 20 cases from 2024 and determined that 11 met the criteria, Jacob said.
    Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In practice, that means if a user is searching for a stay in a particular area with certain criteria that isn’t available, Airbnb will now suggest other rentals with similar prices and amenities in nearby areas.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The opposition accuses Fico of eroding democratic standards, media freedom, and covering up corruption.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
  • This path instills our culture, standards and patient-first philosophy from the start.
    Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • The benchmark index is on track to finish 2025 almost 15% higher.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Rather than dictating rates to providers, Unity negotiates reimbursements tied to Medicare benchmarks.
    Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For their part, Max and Christian fight before docking and exchange some F-bombs on the bow just for good measure.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
  • And a fourth-quarter catch-and-run from tight end Theo Johnson — on a pass that popped into the air off the hands of Wan’Dale Robinson — perfectly summed up the day, as Johnson put rookie corner Jahdae Barron in the turf for good measure.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Metric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metric. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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