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 According to advanced fielding metrics, no player in the league made a bigger defensive contribution to his team than the Braves center fielder, an elite defender with a strong arm who takes clean routes to the ball. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 To measure the impact, Starbucks often looks at metrics including product trials, rewards engagement, customer frequency, transactions, and comparable sales. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 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 Looking at the metrics, Orvis was hard-pressed to find a silver lining. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Those metrics usually confirm a decline that has been developing gradually. — Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Different metrics, from profitability to market share, could yield a different result to the question. — John Liu, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 Population metrics aside, there’s a German word that goes a long way toward explaining why so many people seem to enjoy watching the Cowboys every fall—especially when Dallas is on the wrong end of a loss. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Compared with many other smartwatches, the battery life is significantly better, lasting nearly six days on a single charge while tracking key health and activity metrics, such as step count, heart rate, sleep score, and more. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for metrics
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
  • City staff determined the two projects would be competitive for the grant program after reviewing the program criteria and city priorities, according to the staff report.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • You are not required to meet these criteria to be approved for a loan.
    — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The PCMark 10 tests were particularly disappointing, as these benchmarks gauge a system's general performance.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Argon puts Google back in the AI race, with company benchmarks showing particular strength in long-context, coding, and enterprise-agent tasks.
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Metrics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/metrics. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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