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
Meanwhile, MongoDB also posted a first-quarter beat for all three metrics.
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Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Framing had been a weakness in Smith’s game in recent seasons, according to Statcast’s catching metrics.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Measuring The Cultural Conversation Traditional campaign metrics still matter.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The goal of the task force is to standardize exposure metrics, develop cross-platform performance measurement and agree on a universal podcast definition.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Be careful with agencies that focus mostly on vanity metrics.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 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
Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Framing had been a weakness in Smith’s game in recent seasons, according to Statcast’s catching metrics.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Measuring The Cultural Conversation Traditional campaign metrics still matter.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The goal of the task force is to standardize exposure metrics, develop cross-platform performance measurement and agree on a universal podcast definition.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Be careful with agencies that focus mostly on vanity metrics.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 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 service Service staff here operate to the highest standards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In recent months, the scrutiny has expanded, with a new layer of fact-checking and standards installed by corporate.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The Justice Department hasn’t formed the five-member commission that will decide on payout criteria, so there has been no money paid out yet or claims accepted.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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And a few weeks after that, the insurer went even further, changing its coverage policy to include deep brain stimulation for some children and teens who meet clinical criteria.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Both policies tied school funding to standardized test performance, meaning that schools that failed to meet testing benchmarks were recommended for closure and charter conversion.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Without clear benchmarks, brands waste money on campaigns that might feel successful but don’t move the needle.—
Wyles Daniel
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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