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
Notably, the new rules would eliminate the debt-to-earnings metric used in earlier accountability regulations, relying primarily on earnings outcomes calculated by the government.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
His metrics defending zone entries took a hit, and fans keyed in on puck management lapses.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 June 2026
These metrics suggest the Chawla Ventures group bought the building at an attractive price that was 6 percent below the foreclosure value.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The metrics are sound, the mood is light, and the most important question in the building never gets asked.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
His metrics defending zone entries took a hit, and fans keyed in on puck management lapses.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 June 2026
These metrics suggest the Chawla Ventures group bought the building at an attractive price that was 6 percent below the foreclosure value.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
The metrics are sound, the mood is light, and the most important question in the building never gets asked.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metric
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Peer review has been widely used since the post-World War II research boom, and relies on panels of experts in their fields judging federal funding decisions on the scientific merit of the grant proposals, rather than any politically-motivated criteria.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The district hired large consulting firms from out of state in 2010 and again in 2012 to evaluate which schools would meet the criteria for closure.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Even as policymakers have become increasingly supportive of digital asset innovation, crypto businesses continue to operate within a framework that prioritizes reporting, disclosure, registration, custody standards, and financial surveillance.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Over the past decades, a quiet cultural shift has redefined the standards of modern parenting.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Indian benchmark indices, in sharp contrast, are the only ones in the red, falling over 10%, data from LSEG shows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Oil prices rose overnight, with the international benchmark Brent crude up by 2% to $98 a barrel.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The Russian measures prompted von der Leyen to announce Thursday that the 27-nation bloc would send 50 million euros ($58 million) to support Armenia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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City Council members are considering a ballot measure that would ask voters to amend the city charter so the city attorney reports directly to the council rather than the city manager.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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“Metric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metric. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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