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
His Barrel%, average exit velocity, xwOBA and other quality of contact metrics were also down.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
A lot of that clarity came only after years of public markets learning to digest brand new growth metrics.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Goldman noted even on a backward-looking basis, valuation metrics have sunk to levels last seen in the aftermath of the early-2000s tech bust.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The findings come from a poll of 3,000 Bay Staters who responded to an online survey with over 300 questions on food access and financial strain, among other metrics.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
A lot of that clarity came only after years of public markets learning to digest brand new growth metrics.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Goldman noted even on a backward-looking basis, valuation metrics have sunk to levels last seen in the aftermath of the early-2000s tech bust.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The findings come from a poll of 3,000 Bay Staters who responded to an online survey with over 300 questions on food access and financial strain, among other metrics.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metric
Noun
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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
Noun
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those navigating family negotiations can set kind standards that allow trust to grow naturally over time.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shapiro raised $10 million in the first three months of 2026, according to campaign finance records, setting a new benchmark for fundraising in a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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That’s a reasonable benchmark to pay a qualified, nonmillionaire to take the job of state legislator.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the MorphoScan measures and calculates, a voice will pipe up offering guidance and progress reports.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Metric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metric. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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