as in criterion
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 metric
The analysis measured metrics such as baggage and departure incidents, in-flight comfort, and overall value.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
When the metrics are similar and the miss isn’t showing up, is there some deception component to it?
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
His changeup and fastball are tracking to have their worst metrics of his career.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
After achieving success on nearly every metric, they were distressed to discover that this isn’t the key to happiness.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
When the metrics are similar and the miss isn’t showing up, is there some deception component to it?
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
His changeup and fastball are tracking to have their worst metrics of his career.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
After achieving success on nearly every metric, they were distressed to discover that this isn’t the key to happiness.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for metric
Noun
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Its investigators followed a process to determine whether complaints from the public met legal criteria for a civil rights claim, then carried out investigations methodically.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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Every 15 days new talents are added based on 11-point criteria that is also used to help participants improve in certain areas too.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not only do these five options live up to our (very) high standards, but they have been tested over time, throughout all seasons and weather, and in different parts of the country (including rainy Seattle, WA).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
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Trade enforcement experts are warning international shipping will experience massive delays as both customs brokers and U.S. customs officials transition to the more rigorous vetting standards.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Children fell behind on meeting educational benchmarks and their mental health suffered; these effects were compounded for socioeconomically disadvantaged kids.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2025
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Leclerc was expected to be a tough benchmark for Hamilton to match.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The university saw a string of suicides around 2010, and one victim’s father sued Cornell for negligence by not implementing appropriate suicide prevention measures related to the numerous bridges in the Ithaca, New York, area.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The email includes urgent measures recipients must take.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Metric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metric. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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