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
Sources said this has not been straightforward amid shareholder uncertainty, and that some internal employee mood metrics have been below benchmarks.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 May 2026
At least half of those who died since January 2025 either were described in ICE death reports as having a common chronic medical condition or were elderly; under the Biden administration’s four years, only 15% of deaths fit those metrics.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
My matchup points system uses various fantasy points and points allowed metrics as a base.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Operational Expansion and Capacity Indicators Leading metrics indicate sustained execution progress.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Exposure metrics highlight where AI pressure may be greatest.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Beyond business metrics, Cherukuri’s ventures are increasingly focused on social and environmental impact.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The California Policy Center gives us a B overall, with A grades on seven of ten metrics.
—Francisco Tamayo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The report noted the proprietary data may only reflect one component of retail store productivity, as metrics such as conversion rate and spending by luxury VICs were not captured by the numbers observed on the ground.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 May 2026
At least half of those who died since January 2025 either were described in ICE death reports as having a common chronic medical condition or were elderly; under the Biden administration’s four years, only 15% of deaths fit those metrics.
—Rob Kuznia, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
My matchup points system uses various fantasy points and points allowed metrics as a base.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Operational Expansion and Capacity Indicators Leading metrics indicate sustained execution progress.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Exposure metrics highlight where AI pressure may be greatest.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Beyond business metrics, Cherukuri’s ventures are increasingly focused on social and environmental impact.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The California Policy Center gives us a B overall, with A grades on seven of ten metrics.
—Francisco Tamayo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The report noted the proprietary data may only reflect one component of retail store productivity, as metrics such as conversion rate and spending by luxury VICs were not captured by the numbers observed on the ground.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
Noun
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The college has also launched a broader review of its collections and handling of human remains, including new ethical standards for acquisition and repatriation, The Phoenix reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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All signatures are legally binding and compliant with eIDAS and ESIGN standards.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Both the Long Range and the Citizens Bond Advisory committees were tasked with coming up with the criteria that would be used by the district to make recommendations.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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The name change does not alter diagnosis criteria, and both terms will be used until new guidelines are released in 2028.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Porter highlighted that the state should focus on ensuring students meet the educational benchmarks needed to succeed.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Still, diagnosing Grok’s troubles on benchmarks alone may be a fool’s errand.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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