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
Case said economists use several metrics to gauge whether a market favors buyers or sellers, including how long homes sit on the market, how much inventory is available and whether homes are typically selling above or below asking price.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
With the metrics of success ever-evolving, Rassi underscored the importance of prioritizing profitability over growth.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
See how Wheaton's financial metrics stack up against its competitors, including Newmont, Reliance, Hecla Mining, Barrick Mining, and Royal Gold.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
By quantifiable metrics, MVP’s event was a success.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Rankings consider many metrics, including mortality stats, hospital infection rates, and how long patients stay.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Sources said this has not been straightforward amid shareholder uncertainty, and that some internal employee mood metrics have been below benchmarks.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 May 2026
His 18 outfield assists were tied for third most in team history, and early defensive metrics graded his range in left as superb.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
With the metrics of success ever-evolving, Rassi underscored the importance of prioritizing profitability over growth.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
See how Wheaton's financial metrics stack up against its competitors, including Newmont, Reliance, Hecla Mining, Barrick Mining, and Royal Gold.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
By quantifiable metrics, MVP’s event was a success.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Rankings consider many metrics, including mortality stats, hospital infection rates, and how long patients stay.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Sources said this has not been straightforward amid shareholder uncertainty, and that some internal employee mood metrics have been below benchmarks.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 May 2026
His 18 outfield assists were tied for third most in team history, and early defensive metrics graded his range in left as superb.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Beyond height, no cross-site comparisons have ever been published for other measurements, including weight-for-height and weight-for-age metrics and head circumference.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
Noun
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The defense called just one witness – an expert in education administration and school safety who testified Parker did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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On top of misquoting statutes and misrepresenting legal standards, the filing also made broad claims about what constitutes doxing without citing a single case to support their stance.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Noun
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However, the restrictions were amended in 2024 to permit select athletes to compete under authorized neutral criteria, though many critics argued the criteria were inconsistently enforced.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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To top the list, a place must earn high scores in criteria such as affordability, desirability, and quality of life, which encompass factors like healthcare, infrastructure, and education.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
21 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 24 May. 2026.
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