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 Advanced metrics suggest Dobbins isn’t even getting the yards he’s expected to, let alone generating extra oomph. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026 State metrics, however, show noticeable academic gains since the intervention. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Operational metrics used to evaluate a car dealership's performance show the impact. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Earning our Editors' Choice award for the best affordable fitness tracker, the Fitbit Inspire 3 features an always-on color screen, capable workout and health metrics, and the longest battery life in the Fitbit lineup. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 In September 2019, Carney frequently attended meetings with the city manager’s office about EMS operational metrics, the lawsuit says. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 The foundation runs like a business, using performance metrics to evaluate its grants and tying funding decisions to outcomes such as job placement rates, Ben Jaafar said. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Eight metrics are tracked, including Focus, Load, Sleepiness, Brain Battery, and Alpha Peak Frequency. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 Nonetheless, the association of Nike with exceptional athletes remains a litmus test for relevance, consumer sentiment, and brand equity — all metrics Hill should be working toward as part of his ongoing brand turnaround. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • Often, the company sets its standards based on Japan’s service protocol, counter design and product innovation.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The worst idea is a finalized regulatory rule — rolling back fuel economy standards for automobiles that had been strengthened during the Biden administration.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The agency has already approved the company’s baseline design standards alongside its core safety criteria.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • No restaurants in Wyandotte County met the criteria during this timeframe.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Haroz and many other experts believe benchmarks can only get us so far, and that researchers need longitudinal data from AI companies to connect exposure to actual outcomes in real people.
    — Laura Reiley, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • These benchmarks reflect projected starting base salaries for new hires, not raises for existing employees.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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