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 The supply chain tech firm has not disclosed revenue or other financial metrics, but according to Clark, Auger’s valuation was roughly double the level set by its initial Series A round shortly after its launch. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 According to various metrics that measure how much a team pays per on-ice point, Boldy and Jack Hughes have two of the best value contracts in hockey. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2026 The agent's output, grounded in model predictions rather than raw metrics, beat the baseline on every dimension physicians scored, and its ratings were statistically indistinguishable from summaries built on actual ground truth. Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Next up is a 38% markdown on the Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatch, a personal health navigator that tracks your metrics. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 There is something deeply paradoxical about a system that celebrates improving primary care access metrics while patients who most need subspecialty evaluation are waiting longer to get it. Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026 But not clock hours or the calendar year, the usual metrics of reunions; instead, Parts & Labor look into infinity. Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 July 2026 School climate information may reveal challenges that traditional performance metrics overlook. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The wellness science company Vibe Science is testing its Domayn Mask in a beta program, aiming to shift users toward calmer or more focused states rather than only reporting metrics. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
Noun
  • Its economy is struggling, public services are strained and improvements in living standards have slowed to a crawl in recent decades.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Lax safety standards and problems with overcrowding frequently result in accidents.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • However, on its website, Apax said the investment criteria for Apax Digital Funds range from $100 million to $300 million invested per partnership.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • The act was passed, followed in 1970 by the Clean Air Act establishing National Ambient Air Quality Standards for smog- and illness-inducing criteria air pollutants.
    Rebecca Florsheim, STAT, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Both benchmarks are now at their highest prices since June 15, and today marks Brent’s largest single-day jump since May 2020.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 July 2026
  • Both benchmarks fell to around $70 in early August, after peaking at more than $110 in late March and early April.
    Tucker Reals, CBS News, 13 July 2026

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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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