metrics
noun
the science of meter.
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metrics
1 American
[me-triks]
/ ˈmɛ trɪks /
noun
(used with a singular verb)
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the science of meter.
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the art of metrical composition.
-metrics
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metrics
British
/ ˈmɛtrɪks /
noun
Etymology
Origin of metrics1
First recorded in 1895–1900; see origin at metric 2, -ics
Origin of -metrics2
Vocabulary lists containing metrics
Example Sentences
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The shares look pricey relative to peers based on key metrics like price/book ratio and earnings.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Yet in spite of that media shift, 60 Minutes remained widely viewed and successful across all metrics.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Damodaran also is taking a shot at those who complain about the stretched valuation metrics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Ahmed observes the large contracts create an annual recurring revenue headwind when they finish, and tells clients in a note that he sees the on-demand GPU pool return metrics as more attractive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
He has done this right through the age of No Child Left Behind and of unyielding educational metrics, which seems to me an act of utter subversion and unwavering conviction of purpose.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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