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
Against this backdrop, Cloe Tai, senior manager and head of TV and film at Google, argued that platforms and creators alike must rethink how value is extracted from audiences beyond conventional metrics.
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Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
And metrics, eventually, are people.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Over an eight-game stretch from from mid-January to mid-February, KU was the sixth-best team in the country, per Bart Torvik metrics.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Track both leading metrics (usage, cycle time, speed to pilot) and lagging ones (value, cost reduction, satisfaction).
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The View from the Factory Floor Driven by ESPR, SBTi and other regulatory and industry initiatives, suppliers are being asked for increasingly granular data on fiber origins, chemical inputs and durability metrics.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Half of that money is distributed to the clubs that hit revenue growth metrics defined in the CBA but did not exceed the competitive balance tax (CBT).
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Her reinvention has been swift and, by most metrics, successful.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
His shot volume and underlying metrics are up during that time, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
And metrics, eventually, are people.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Over an eight-game stretch from from mid-January to mid-February, KU was the sixth-best team in the country, per Bart Torvik metrics.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Track both leading metrics (usage, cycle time, speed to pilot) and lagging ones (value, cost reduction, satisfaction).
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The View from the Factory Floor Driven by ESPR, SBTi and other regulatory and industry initiatives, suppliers are being asked for increasingly granular data on fiber origins, chemical inputs and durability metrics.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Half of that money is distributed to the clubs that hit revenue growth metrics defined in the CBA but did not exceed the competitive balance tax (CBT).
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Her reinvention has been swift and, by most metrics, successful.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
His shot volume and underlying metrics are up during that time, too.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
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Each year, the United Nations puts together a list of the happiest countries in the world, comparing a wide variety of criteria, from average incomes and healthcare standards to levels of generosity and the absence of corruption.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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They are regulated by CMS and overseen by the Health Resources and Services Administration, but that oversight occurs primarily through certification standards, performance metrics, and periodic audits rather than routine public disclosure requirements.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the Vatican bank announced two equity benchmarks that conform to ethical Catholic criteria and are aimed at serving as a reference for Catholic investments globally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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What to look for in a hand mixer After testing 11 models, these are the criteria that actually separated the good mixers from the frustrating ones.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The executive explained that the benchmarks required to verify code simply haven’t caught up yet, which means companies leveraging AI may be flying by the seat of their pants by using AI to verify AI code, a potentially dangerous feedback loop.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
19 Mar. 2026
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Race against human limits Recent developments highlight how close robots are getting to elite athletic benchmarks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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