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
Breaking dendrite growth barrier The new material delivers strong electrochemical performance across several key metrics.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Typically, Netflix's earnings calls are focused on metrics like engagement, content spending, price hikes and membership.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Those metrics were slightly under Wall Street’s previous consensus estimates.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The gap between those two truths is where our metrics have been failing New Yorkers.
—Jennifer Jones Austin, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Those referrals are well-intentioned, but they are not always grounded in objective performance metrics.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The advanced metrics also tell an unpleasant story for Askarov.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Portage Township Schools’ metrics for No Place for Hate will get a new baseline next year as the district undergoes a major realignment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Local information on gaps, investments and policy recommendations were presented by Children at Risk that elaborated on other statewide metrics released by the nonprofit last week.
—Lina Ruiz
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
Typically, Netflix's earnings calls are focused on metrics like engagement, content spending, price hikes and membership.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Those metrics were slightly under Wall Street’s previous consensus estimates.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
The gap between those two truths is where our metrics have been failing New Yorkers.
—Jennifer Jones Austin, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Those referrals are well-intentioned, but they are not always grounded in objective performance metrics.
—Mathias P. Bostrom, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The advanced metrics also tell an unpleasant story for Askarov.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The Portage Township Schools’ metrics for No Place for Hate will get a new baseline next year as the district undergoes a major realignment.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Local information on gaps, investments and policy recommendations were presented by Children at Risk that elaborated on other statewide metrics released by the nonprofit last week.
—Lina Ruiz
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
Noun
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Mason's Law will mandate the marking, guarding, and grading of storm drains to improve safety standards across the state.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Method Oregon is a non-profit established by a coalition of producers to ensure high standards and help place their wines on the map.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Developed over centuries, the teaching is frequently used by military analysts as an ethical and moral criteria for armed conflict.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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In some of the top metro cities, a whopping two-thirds of the listings fit that criteria.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Contribution rates could be tied to measurable job-displacement benchmarks, declining if disruption slows.—
Nicolas S. Rohatyn,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company is working to improve safety and reasoning through benchmarks that guide how robots should behave in real-world scenarios.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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