metrics

Definition of metricsnext
plural of metric
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 Two studies showed significant improvements in obstructive sleep apnea metrics. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Follower counts, views, and shares are other metrics that make social information measurable. — Ashwini Nadkarni, Time, 24 Oct. 2026 The strategy immediately improved performance across all key testing metrics. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 These leaders and their teams have a long history of delivering consistently on the main metrics of viewership, awards and critical response. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 Oura — which makes a smart ring that tracks health metrics including heart rate, sleep and activity — increased its lobbying by 23 percent over the same period last year. — Megan R. Wilson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 The company's guidance metrics across all segments are also reaffirmed. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Prada Group shared only a few performance metrics for Versace, which is undergoing a transition following the appointment of creative director Pieter Mulier, which officially began in July 2026. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Team structures, engineering metrics and commercial models will follow. — Luis Aburto, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
Noun
  • To ensure top-tier data protection, the whole system is developed and operated under ISO 27001 standards, as per the release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Bowles distinguished between the legal standards for criminal prosecution and the university’s responsibility to address conduct that could threaten student safety or violate campus regulations.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • Its Cloud Sovereignty Framework assesses providers against 48 criteria covering legal control, data, operations and supply chains.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Among the criteria are low withdrawal and failure numbers for those students.
    — Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • As the initiative develops, these criteria could provide a foundation for future discussions about common benchmarks or guidelines, ideally involving stakeholders from across the industry.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • From their perspective, math problems are practical benchmarks to measure the capabilities of their products.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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